Band Chest Fly vs Lying Floor Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 sessions vs 239. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Chest Fly and Lying Floor Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Band Chest Fly vs Lying Floor Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 sessions compared to 239 for Band Chest Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Chest Fly and Lying Floor Fly differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Band Chest Fly and Lying Floor Fly Differ
| What differs | Band Chest Fly | Lying Floor Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | |
| Equipment | a resistance band | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 239 sessions | 1,118 sessions |
How to Do Band Chest Fly
Band Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Hold the band with both hands, standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2. Spread your arms to the sides and bring the band together in front of your chest.
- 3. Slowly open your arms and return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. With your arms slightly bent, bring your hands together using your chest muscles.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
For a full Band Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Chest Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Lying Floor Fly
Lying Floor Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor and stretch your arms to the sides.
- 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Lying Floor Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Floor Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Band Chest Fly or Lying Floor Fly?
Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 sessions against 239 for Band Chest Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Band Chest Fly and Lying Floor Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Chest Fly loads chest and biceps, and Lying Floor Fly loads .
What equipment do Band Chest Fly and Lying Floor Fly need?
Band Chest Fly needs a resistance band, and Lying Floor Fly needs bodyweight only.
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