Dips vs Archer Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions vs 17. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dips and Archer Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dips vs Archer Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions compared to 17 for Archer Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips and Archer Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Dips and Archer Push Up Differ
| What differs | Dips | Archer Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dip bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,623 sessions | 17 sessions |
How to Do Dips
Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you might 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. If you are significantly overweight, it may put strain on your shoulders, so please substitute with other exercises.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dips exercise guide.
How to Do Archer Push Up
Archer Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bend one arm and lower yourself until your chest is almost touching the floor.
- 2. Keep the other arm straight to support yourself on the ground.
- 3. Use the bent arm to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Since it is a very advanced exercise, please substitute with push-ups if it's difficult.
- 2. Please lower yourself only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 3. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Archer Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Archer Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dips or Archer Push Up?
Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions against 17 for Archer Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Dips and Archer Push Up need?
Dips needs a dip bar, and Archer Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Dips is the easier place to start. Move to Archer Push Up once your form holds up.
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