Weighted Incline Dip
Muscle Groups: Chest
Weighted Incline Dip focuses on Chest, with Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Incline Dip with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand between parallel dip bars and attach a dip belt with desired weight, or hold a dumbbell between your feet.
- 2
Grip the bars firmly with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width, and lift your body until your arms are fully extended.
- 3
Lean your torso slightly forward to engage your chest muscles, ensuring your feet are off the ground.
- 4
Slowly bend your elbows, lowering your body downwards while keeping your elbows tucked close to your sides.
- 5
Continue lowering until your shoulders are just below your elbows, feeling a stretch in your chest.
- 6
Push through the bars to extend your arms and drive your body back up to the starting position.
- 7
Fully extend your arms at the top, maintaining the forward lean, before beginning the next repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
