Dips vs Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions vs 9,623. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dips and Incline Dumbbell Bench Press and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dips vs Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions compared to 9,623 for Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips and Incline Dumbbell Bench Press 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 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Differ
| What differs | Dips | Incline Dumbbell Bench Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dip bar | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,623 sessions | 26,837 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 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the dumbbell so that it is next to your chest.
- 2. At this time, your forearm should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Slowly lift the dumbbell back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you can't lower the dumbbell to chest height, please lower it as much as you can without straining.
- 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 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dips or Incline Dumbbell Bench Press?
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions against 9,623 for Dips. 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 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press need?
Dips needs a dip bar, and Incline Dumbbell Bench Press needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press is the easier place to start. Move to Dips once your form holds up.
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