Bench Press vs Weighted Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Bench Press more often — 38,526 sessions vs 371. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bench Press and Weighted Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Bench Press vs Weighted Dips: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bench Press more often — 38,526 sessions compared to 371 for Weighted Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bench Press and Weighted Dips differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Bench Press and Weighted Dips Differ
| What differs | Bench Press | Weighted Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a dip bar |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 38,526 sessions | 371 sessions |
How to Do Bench Press
Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the barbell until it touches below your chest.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Slowly lift the barbell back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If the barbell does not touch your chest, please lower it as much as possible without overexerting yourself.
- 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as this can put strain on your shoulders.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your hips come off the bench.
For a full Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bench Press exercise guide.
How to Do Weighted Dips
Weighted Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a very advanced exercise, so please try it when dips are too easy for you.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Weighted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Dips exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Bench Press or Weighted Dips?
Planfit users log Bench Press more often — 38,526 sessions against 371 for Weighted Dips. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Bench Press and Weighted Dips need?
Bench Press needs a barbell, and Weighted Dips needs a dip bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Bench Press is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Dips once your form holds up.
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