Dips vs Wide Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions vs 494. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dips and Wide Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dips vs Wide 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 494 for Wide Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips and Wide 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 Wide Push Up Differ
| What differs | Dips | Wide Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dip bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,623 sessions | 494 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 Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dips or Wide Push Up?
Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions against 494 for Wide 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 Wide Push Up need?
Dips needs a dip bar, and Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Dips once your form holds up.
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