Weighted Dips vs Balance Trainer Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions vs 22. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Dips and Balance Trainer Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Dips vs Balance Trainer Push Up: 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 22 for Balance Trainer Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Dips and Balance Trainer 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 Weighted Dips and Balance Trainer Push Up Differ
| What differs | Weighted Dips | Balance Trainer Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dip bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 371 sessions | 22 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 Balance Trainer Push Up
Balance Trainer Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower your body until your chest is close to the stability ball by bending your elbows.
- 2. Feel the tension in your chest muscles, pause for a moment, and then push your body back to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- 3. Engage your core throughout the movement to keep the stability ball steady.
- 4. Control the movement slowly to avoid losing balance and repeat.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If balance is difficult, start by reducing the number of repetitions and the range of motion for practice.
- 2. Keep your abdominal muscles engaged to prevent your lower back from sagging.
- 3. If there is too much strain on your wrists, adjust the wrist angle or lower the difficulty level.
For a full Balance Trainer Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Balance Trainer Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Weighted Dips or Balance Trainer Push Up?
Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions against 22 for Balance Trainer 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 Weighted Dips and Balance Trainer Push Up need?
Weighted Dips needs a dip bar, and Balance Trainer Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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