Archer Push Up vs Jackhammer Pushdown
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Archer Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown are close in use — 17 vs 13 sessions logged. What separates them is Chest loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Archer Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Archer Push Up vs Jackhammer Pushdown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Archer Push Up more often — 17 sessions compared to 13 for Jackhammer Pushdown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Archer Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Archer Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown Differ
| What differs | Archer Push Up | Jackhammer Pushdown |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, front delts, and triceps | chest and triceps |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 17 sessions | 13 sessions |
How to Do Archer Push Up
Archer Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bend one arm and lower yourself until your chest is almost touching the floor.
- 2. Keep the other arm straight to support yourself on the ground.
- 3. Use the bent arm to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Since it is a very advanced exercise, please substitute with push-ups if it's difficult.
- 2. Please lower yourself only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 3. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Archer Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Archer Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Jackhammer Pushdown
Jackhammer Pushdown Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed and push the handle down to straighten your arm.
- 2. Hold the feeling of contraction in your triceps at the bottom position for a moment.
- 3. While keeping your elbow from moving back, slowly return the handle to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same motion smoothly without any bouncing.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your elbows fixed so they don't move back and forth, and be careful not to push with your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your wrists straight so they don't bend.
- 3. Avoid weights that are too heavy to the point of compromising your form.
For a full Jackhammer Pushdown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Jackhammer Pushdown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Archer Push Up or Jackhammer Pushdown?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Archer Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown work the same muscles?
Not quite. Archer Push Up loads chest, front delts, and triceps, and Jackhammer Pushdown loads chest and triceps.
What equipment do Archer Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown need?
Archer Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Jackhammer Pushdown needs a machine.
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