Dips vs Barbell Pullover
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dips and Barbell Pullover and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dips vs Barbell Pullover: 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 147 for Barbell Pullover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips and Barbell Pullover 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 Barbell Pullover Differ
| What differs | Dips | Barbell Pullover |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | chest, back, and triceps |
| Equipment | a dip bar | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,623 sessions | 147 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 Barbell Pullover
Barbell Pullover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the barbell over your head.
- 2. At this time, your chest and back should be sufficiently stretched.
- 3. Slowly lift the barbell to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you can't lower the barbell all the way to the top of your head, please lower it as much as you can without overexerting yourself.
For a full Barbell Pullover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Pullover exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dips or Barbell Pullover?
Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions against 147 for Barbell Pullover. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dips and Barbell Pullover work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Barbell Pullover loads chest, back, and triceps.
What equipment do Dips and Barbell Pullover need?
Dips needs a dip bar, and Barbell Pullover needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dips is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Pullover once your form holds up.
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