Dips vs Weighted Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions vs 371. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dips and Weighted Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dips vs Weighted Dips: 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 371 for Weighted Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips 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 Dips and Weighted Dips Differ
| What differs | Dips | Weighted Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,623 sessions | 371 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 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, Dips or Weighted Dips?
Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 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 Dips and Weighted Dips need?
Dips needs a dip bar, and Weighted Dips needs a dip bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Dips is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Dips once your form holds up.
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