Chest exercise · body weight
Korean Dips
The korean dips is a bodyweight exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Triceps, shoulders
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the korean dips
- Position yourself between two parallel bars with your arms extended and supporting your body weight.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the chest (pectorals). The triceps and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
