Three ways a dip belt can help you build a stronger chest and back

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This simple training tool allows you to upgrade these exercises by increasing the load you’re lifting – all you need to do is slip your selected weight plates or kettlebells onto the belt’s chain, place it around your waist, then do your dips and pull-ups as normal. A dip belt is a training tool that allows you to add weight to certain exercises such as pull-ups and dips. Gradually adding weight to your dips and pull-ups over time, using the dip belt, is a straightforward way to do this. Adding an extra 2.5kg plate to your dip belt every few sessions is a surefire way to make pull-ups and dips feel more challenging, and you can note down the weight you’re lifting each week to make sure your training is on an upward trajectory.