Barbell Pullover vs Standing Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Standing Fly more often — 1,148 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Pullover and Standing Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Barbell Pullover vs Standing Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Standing Fly more often — 1,148 sessions compared to 147 for Barbell Pullover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Pullover and Standing 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 Standing Fly Differ
| What differs | Barbell Pullover | Standing Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, back, and triceps | |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 1,148 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 Standing Fly
Standing Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and hold the dumbbells with your arms extended.
- 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms to the sides.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Standing Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Barbell Pullover or Standing Fly?
Planfit users log Standing Fly more often — 1,148 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 Standing Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Pullover loads chest, back, and triceps, and Standing Fly loads .
What equipment do Barbell Pullover and Standing Fly need?
Barbell Pullover needs a barbell, and Standing Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Pullover once your form holds up.
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