Weighted Dips vs Lay Down Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Lay Down Push-up is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Dips and Lay Down Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Dips vs Lay Down Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lay Down Push-up more often — 656 sessions compared to 371 for Weighted Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Dips and Lay Down 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 Lay Down Push-up Differ
| What differs | Weighted Dips | Lay Down Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dip bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 371 sessions | 656 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 Lay Down Push-up
Lay Down Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2. Extend your arms and lift your body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight when doing push-up plus.
For a full Lay Down Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lay Down Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Weighted Dips or Lay Down Push-up?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Weighted Dips and Lay Down Push-up need?
Weighted Dips needs a dip bar, and Lay Down Push-up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lay Down Push-up is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Dips once your form holds up.
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