How to Do Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight

Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight 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 With Pause Bodyweight

  1. 01Grasp the parallel bars and lock out the elbows, suspending the body with the feet off the floor.
  2. 02Lean the torso forward approximately 30 degrees and tuck the chin slightly.
  3. 03Lower the body by bending the elbows until the shoulders are below the elbow joint.
  4. 04Pause at the bottom for the prescribed count, feeling the stretch across the chest.
  5. 05Press through the palms to return to the top, exhaling as the elbows reach full extension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight

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

Hold the bottom position for two seconds while maintaining a slight forward lean to maximize the isometric load on the pectoral fibers.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight questions

What muscles does Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight work?

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

How do you do Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight correctly?

Grasp the parallel bars and lock out the elbows, suspending the body with the feet off the floor. Lean the torso forward approximately 30 degrees and tuck the chin slightly. Lower the body by bending the elbows until the shoulders are below the elbow joint. Pause at the bottom for the prescribed count, feeling the stretch across the chest. Press through the palms to return to the top, exhaling as the elbows reach full extension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight?

Hold the bottom position for two seconds while maintaining a slight forward lean to maximize the isometric load on the pectoral fibers.

Is Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight suitable for beginners?

Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Chest Dip With Pause Bodyweight?

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

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