Barbell Pullover vs Lying Floor Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Pullover and Lying Floor Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Barbell Pullover 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 147 for Barbell Pullover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Pullover 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 Barbell Pullover and Lying Floor Fly Differ
| What differs | Barbell Pullover | Lying Floor Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, back, and triceps | |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 1,118 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 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, Barbell Pullover or Lying Floor Fly?
Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 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 Lying Floor Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Pullover loads chest, back, and triceps, and Lying Floor Fly loads .
What equipment do Barbell Pullover and Lying Floor Fly need?
Barbell Pullover needs a barbell, and Lying Floor Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lying Floor Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Pullover once your form holds up.
Stop Guessing Which One to Do
AI picks your workouts based on your goals, body type, and experience.
