Bench Cable Fly vs Bear Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Bear Push-up is the easier place to start — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 4. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Bench Cable Fly and Bear Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Bench Cable Fly vs Bear Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bench Cable Fly more often — 49 sessions compared to 49 for Bear Push-up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bench Cable Fly and Bear 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 Bench Cable Fly and Bear Push-up Differ
| What differs | Bench Cable Fly | Bear Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 49 sessions | 49 sessions |
How to Do Bench Cable Fly
Bench Cable Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower your hands to chest height with your arms slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly raise your hands to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on the shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to a different exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Bench Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bench Cable Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Bear Push-up
Bear Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand on all fours and take the push-up position.
- 2. Bend your arms and lower your chest.
- 3. Straighten your arms and lift your body.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Bear Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bear Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Bench Cable Fly or Bear Push-up?
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 Bench Cable Fly and Bear Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bench Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Bear Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Bench Cable Fly and Bear Push-up need?
Bench Cable Fly needs a machine, and Bear Push-up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Bear Push-up is the easier place to start. Move to Bench Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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