One electromyogram (EMG) study found that bench dips also target the anterior deltoid, lower trapezius, and latissimus dorsi muscles. These muscles help stabilize the ball portion of the shoulder ...

trapezius distalis and m. serratus anterior on the convex side appeared to be weaker compared to concave side, and m. rhomboideus on the concave side appeared to be weaker compared to convex side.

To allow antagonistic pairs to work efficiently, other muscles called fixators assist by supporting and stabilising the joint and the rest of the body. The trapezius muscle can act as a fixator ...