Incline Dip
Muscle Groups: Chest
Incline Dip focuses on Chest, with Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Incline Dip with proper form and technique.
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Grab the handles of a dip station and lift yourself until your arms are locked out and your body is straight up and down. Slightly bend your knees
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Bend your elbows and lower your body until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Allow your torso to lean forward until your chest is almost parallel with floor.
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Use your chest, shoulders, and arms to power out of the bottom position and come to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Incline Dip safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Lockout at the top of each rep.
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Keep your elbows close to your body.
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Make sure not to tuck your knees into your chest.
Secondary Muscles
While Incline Dip primarily targets Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Incline Dip, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Incline Dip, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
