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Weighted Dip

A compound upper body exercise that targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders through controlled dipping movements with added weight, improving strength and muscle development.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Advanced

Technique

Support yourself on parallel bars with arms extended and weight attached. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground. Push back up to the starting position.

Starting Position

Begin supporting yourself on parallel bars with arms extended, weight attached, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with arms fully extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your body straight, control the movement, engage your core, maintain form

Common Mistakes

Swinging body, not maintaining form, rushing the movement, poor elbow position

Progression Tips

Increase weight, add more repetitions, perform variations, or add pause at bottom.

Regression Tips

Use lighter weight, perform assisted dips, or practice basic dips first.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, elbows, or wrists. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good upper body strength and stability.