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chest dip

chest dip exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: body weight.

chest dip exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Position yourself on parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  2. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your shoulders are below your elbows.
  3. Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.