Assisted dip
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Assisted dip. Lean slightly forward, bend elbows and descend only as far as comfortable. Push up without swinging.
How to do this exercise: Assisted dipSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Grip the parallel bars; on an assisted machine set assistance and mount the moving pad following its instructions.
- Make the movement
Lean slightly forward, bend elbows and descend only as far as comfortable. Push up without swinging.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not force depth through shoulder pain. More assistance makes this exercise easier.
This number means machine ASSISTANCE. A higher number makes the exercise easier; a lower number gives less help.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Assistance
Main muscles
Chest, Triceps
Supporting muscles
Front deltoids
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Grip the parallel bars; on an assisted machine set assistance and mount the moving pad following its instructions.
- Lean slightly forward, bend elbows and descend only as far as comfortable. Push up without swinging.
Common mistakes
- Do not force depth through shoulder pain. More assistance makes this exercise easier.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.
Alternatives and variations
- Parallel-bar dip – Harder option