Weighted Chest Dip
The Weighted Chest Dip primarily works the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Trapezius (Lower). It is a none compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A none compound push exercise targeting the Pectoralis Major (Sternal).
| Equipment | None |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Pectoralis Major (Sternal) |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Secondary Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Secondary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Place weight on dip belt around waist or place dumbbell between lower legs just above feet. Mountwide dip barwith oblique grip (bar diagonal under palm), arms straight with shoulders above hands. Keep hips and knees bent. Execution: Lower body by bending arms, allowing elbows to flare out to sides. When slight stretch is felt in chest or shoulders, push body up until arms are straight. Repeat. Comments: Added weight can be placed on dip belt or dumbbell can be placed between ankles. Also seeWeighted Triceps DipandChest Dip.
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