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Exercise 3288 · REF rWoBmi5

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Korean Dips

Category
Chest
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Pectorals

Korean dips are performed on a single bar or support rather than parallel bars, which narrows the hand position and shifts more emphasis onto the triceps and inner chest compared to a wide-grip dip. The narrower base also demands more shoulder stability to keep the body from swaying. A good variation for lifters without access to a standard dip station.

How to Do the Korean Dips

  1. Position yourself between two parallel bars with your arms extended and supporting your body weight.
  2. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  3. Pause for a moment, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Korean Dips primarily targets the Pectorals, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

More Chest Exercises

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More Pectorals Exercises

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same pectorals with different equipment.

Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) Leverage Machine · Pectorals Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball Assisted Seated Pectoralis Major Stretch With Stability Ball Assisted · Pectorals Band Bench Press Band Bench Press Band · Pectorals Barbell Bench Press Barbell Bench Press Barbell · Pectorals

FAQ

What muscles does the Korean Dips work?
The Korean Dips primarily targets the pectorals, with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Korean Dips?
The Korean Dips is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Korean Dips?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Chest Dip (kneeling) targets the same pectorals using leverage machine instead.