Weighted dips are a tough but rewarding exercise that works many muscles like your chest, shoulders, arms, and core.
You do them like regular dips, but you add extra weight. This could be with a special belt, a weight vest, or by holding a dumbbell between your feet.
One great thing about weighted dips is that they help you keep making progress. Regular dips can start feeling easy after a while, and you might need to do a ton of reps to feel challenged.
But with weighted dips, you can keep the challenge level just right by adding weight as you get stronger.
Plus, weighted dips are awesome for building up your lower chest. When you do them, you naturally push your chest forward and down, which really targets that lower area.
They also do wonders for your shoulder strength and stability. Since your shoulders have to work hard to keep you steady during dips, doing them with added weight can make them stronger and less prone to injury.
It's a good idea to start doing weighted dips early in your workout routine when you're still fresh.
And don't go too heavy too fast – start with just a little extra weight to get the hang of it. Aim for three to five reps per set to keep it challenging but doable.