Bench Cable Fly vs Push-up Plus
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Push-up Plus more often — 131 sessions vs 49. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bench Cable Fly and Push-up Plus and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Bench Cable Fly vs Push-up Plus: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Push-up Plus more often — 131 sessions compared to 49 for Bench Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bench Cable Fly and Push-up Plus 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 Push-up Plus Differ
| What differs | Bench Cable Fly | Push-up Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 49 sessions | 131 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 Push-up Plus
Push-up Plus Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Take the push-up position.
- 2. Push your shoulders forward and lift your body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Push-up Plus guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Push-up Plus exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Bench Cable Fly or Push-up Plus?
Planfit users log Push-up Plus more often — 131 sessions against 49 for Bench Cable Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Bench Cable Fly and Push-up Plus work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bench Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Push-up Plus loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Bench Cable Fly and Push-up Plus need?
Bench Cable Fly needs a machine, and Push-up Plus needs bodyweight only.
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