Alternatives to Chest Dips?

[hereforadvice]

I'm planning to start on a new workout routine as per one of the stickies posted up. However just wondering what are some alternatives to chest dips as I am unable to perform this particular exercise at home. I don't have a dip bar and although I do have a bench, it does not decline however.

Any other suggestions?

[davisj3537]

Please list your routine so we can give you a replacement exercise that won't mess up the balance of your program.

[hereforadvice]

Please list your routine so we can give you a replacement exercise that won't mess up the balance of your program.

I'm going to follow N@tural1's plan:

Day 1

4x Squats: 5 reps
3x Ham Work: 8 reps
3x BB or DB Row: 8 reps
2x Bicep Curls: 10 reps

Day 2

4x Bench Press: 5 reps
3x Military Press: 8 reps
3x Tricep Isolation: 8 reps
2x Ab/Calf Work: 15 reps

Day 3

4x Deadlifts: 5 reps
3x Pullups: 8 reps
3x Leg Press: 8 reps
2x Biceps Curls: 10 reps

Day 4

4x DB or Incline Press: 5 reps
3x Chest Dips: 8 reps
3x Side Lateral Raise: 8 reps
2x Ab/Calf Work: 15 reps

Day 1: On
Day 2: On
Day 3: Off
Day 4: On
Day 5: Off
Day 6: On
Day 7: Off

[nvs180]

I'm planning to start on a new workout routine as per one of the stickies posted up. However just wondering what are some alternatives to chest dips as I am unable to perform this particular exercise at home. I don't have a dip bar and although I do have a bench, it does not decline however.

Any other suggestions?

Can you put anything under the far end of your bench to lift it up and make it 'declined'?

[davisj3537]

I'd be tempted to say a moderate to wide grip flat bench if you can't do dips. You can do dips anywhere you find a 90 degree surface. My kitchen countertop comes together at a 90...be creative.

[ironwill2008]

Give bench Dips a try. Although they're considered primarily a triceps exercise, there will still be at least some amount of pec involvement dependent on your particular body mechanics: