Chest Dips

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Sets

Reps

Bodyweight

Equipment

6.50

Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary

lower chest

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Secondary

triceps

Grip parallel bars, lean your torso forward, legs bent behind you.

Lower yourself by bending your elbows, letting them flare slightly outward.

Go down until you feel a stretch across your chest.

Press back up, focusing on chest contraction rather than triceps.

Leaning forward more shifts emphasis onto the chest.

What muscles does Chest Dips work?

Chest Dips primarily targets the lower chest, with the triceps working as secondary muscles.

How many sets and reps of Chest Dips should I do?

A typical starting point is 3 sets of 12 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.

What equipment do I need for Chest Dips?

Chest Dips requires no equipment — it can be done with just bodyweight.

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