Weighted Dips vs Pullover Machine (Chest Target)
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions vs 141. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Dips and Pullover Machine (Chest Target) and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Dips vs Pullover Machine (Chest Target): 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 141 for Pullover Machine (Chest Target).
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Dips and Pullover Machine (Chest Target) 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 Pullover Machine (Chest Target) Differ
| What differs | Weighted Dips | Pullover Machine (Chest Target) |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | chest, back, and triceps |
| Equipment | a dip bar | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 371 sessions | 141 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 Pullover Machine (Chest Target)
Pullover Machine (Chest Target) Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow angle and lower the handle in a large circle in front of your body.
- 2. When the handle gets close to your chest, feel the contraction in your chest and pause for a moment.
- 3. Slowly raise your arms back up towards your head to return to the starting position.
- 4. Throughout the movement, focus on the stimulation in your chest and sides instead of your shoulders.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Avoid using excessive weights as it puts a lot of strain on your shoulders.
- 2. Do not excessively arch your back and engage your core.
- 3. If you feel discomfort in your shoulder joints, reduce the range of motion or lower the weight.
For a full Pullover Machine (Chest Target) guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pullover Machine (Chest Target) exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Weighted Dips or Pullover Machine (Chest Target)?
Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions against 141 for Pullover Machine (Chest Target). Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Weighted Dips and Pullover Machine (Chest Target) work the same muscles?
Not quite. Weighted Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Pullover Machine (Chest Target) loads chest, back, and triceps.
What equipment do Weighted Dips and Pullover Machine (Chest Target) need?
Weighted Dips needs a dip bar, and Pullover Machine (Chest Target) needs a machine.
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