How to Do Chest Dip Weighted Slow

Chest Dip Weighted Slow is a chest exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Chest Dip Weighted Slow

  1. 01Grip the dip bars with palms facing inward and support the bodyweight with arms locked out.
  2. 02Lean the torso forward at approximately a 30 degree angle and bend the knees.
  3. 03Lower the body slowly by bending the elbows until a stretch is felt in the chest.
  4. 04Drive upward through the palms to return to the starting position, stopping just short of elbow lockout.
  5. 05Maintain a consistent three second descent on every repetition.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Chest Dip Weighted Slow

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows flared slightly out and the chin tucked to emphasize the lower pectorals rather than the triceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Chest Dip Weighted Slow questions

What muscles does Chest Dip Weighted Slow work?

Chest Dip Weighted Slow is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Chest Dip Weighted Slow correctly?

Grip the dip bars with palms facing inward and support the bodyweight with arms locked out. Lean the torso forward at approximately a 30 degree angle and bend the knees. Lower the body slowly by bending the elbows until a stretch is felt in the chest. Drive upward through the palms to return to the starting position, stopping just short of elbow lockout. Maintain a consistent three second descent on every repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Chest Dip Weighted Slow?

Keep the elbows flared slightly out and the chin tucked to emphasize the lower pectorals rather than the triceps.

Is Chest Dip Weighted Slow suitable for beginners?

Chest Dip Weighted Slow is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Chest Dip Weighted Slow?

No. Chest Dip Weighted Slow is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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