Band Chest Fly vs Standing Elbow Touch
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Band Chest Fly is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 3. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Band Chest Fly and Standing Elbow Touch and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Band Chest Fly vs Standing Elbow Touch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Standing Elbow Touch more often — 431 sessions compared to 239 for Band Chest Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Chest Fly and Standing Elbow Touch 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 Standing Elbow Touch Differ
| What differs | Band Chest Fly | Standing Elbow Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | |
| Equipment | a resistance band | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 239 sessions | 431 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 Standing Elbow Touch
Standing Elbow Touch Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and bring your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Touch your elbows together.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Standing Elbow Touch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Elbow Touch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Band Chest Fly or Standing Elbow Touch?
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 Band Chest Fly and Standing Elbow Touch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Chest Fly loads chest and biceps, and Standing Elbow Touch loads .
What equipment do Band Chest Fly and Standing Elbow Touch need?
Band Chest Fly needs a resistance band, and Standing Elbow Touch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Chest Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Standing Elbow Touch once your form holds up.
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