Barbell Pullover vs Lay Down Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lay Down Push-up more often — 656 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Pullover and Lay Down Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Barbell Pullover vs Lay Down Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lay Down Push-up more often — 656 sessions compared to 147 for Barbell Pullover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Pullover and Lay Down Push-up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Barbell Pullover and Lay Down Push-up Differ
| What differs | Barbell Pullover | Lay Down Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, back, and triceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 656 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Pullover
Barbell Pullover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the barbell over your head.
- 2. At this time, your chest and back should be sufficiently stretched.
- 3. Slowly lift the barbell to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you can't lower the barbell all the way to the top of your head, please lower it as much as you can without overexerting yourself.
For a full Barbell Pullover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Pullover exercise guide.
How to Do Lay Down Push-up
Lay Down Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2. Extend your arms and lift your body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight when doing push-up plus.
For a full Lay Down Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lay Down Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Barbell Pullover or Lay Down Push-up?
Planfit users log Lay Down Push-up more often — 656 sessions against 147 for Barbell Pullover. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Barbell Pullover and Lay Down Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Pullover loads chest, back, and triceps, and Lay Down Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Barbell Pullover and Lay Down Push-up need?
Barbell Pullover needs a barbell, and Lay Down Push-up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lay Down Push-up is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Pullover once your form holds up.
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