Chest Dip demonstration

Chest Dip

Learn how to do the Chest Dip with proper form, setup, and execution.

This leverage machine movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.

How to Perform Chest Dip

  1. 1

    Grab the dip bars and lift yourself up with your arms straight.

  2. 2

    Lean your torso slightly forward and cross your feet behind you.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Lower yourself by bending your elbows until your upper arms are roughly parallel with the floor, keeping your elbows slightly flared.

  5. 5

    Push through your palms to press yourself back up, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions