Weighted Dips vs Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions vs 3. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Dips and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Dips vs Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions compared to 3 for Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Dips and Alternate 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 Weighted Dips and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press Differ
| What differs | Weighted Dips | Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dip bar | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 371 sessions | 3 sessions |
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.
How to Do Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press
Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the dumbbell to the side of your chest while bending your elbow.
- 2. When the dumbbell reaches chest height, push it back up using your chest strength to return to the starting position.
- 3. Lower and raise the opposite arm in the same manner.
- 4. Alternate between both arms and repeat in a rhythmic manner.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your center stable so that the trajectory of both dumbbells doesn't wobble.
- 2. Avoid excessively arching your shoulders back, and if you have shoulder pain, reduce your range of motion.
- 3. Instead of being greedy for weight, focus on controlling both sides at the same speed.
For a full Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Weighted Dips or Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press?
Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions against 3 for Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Weighted Dips and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press need?
Weighted Dips needs a dip bar, and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press needs a dumbbell.
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