Bench Cable Fly vs TRX Chest Press to Roll Out
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Bench Cable Fly more often — 49 sessions vs 1. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bench Cable Fly and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Bench Cable Fly vs TRX Chest Press to Roll Out: 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 1 for TRX Chest Press to Roll Out.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bench Cable Fly and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out Differ
| What differs | Bench Cable Fly | TRX Chest Press to Roll Out |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 49 sessions | 1 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out
TRX Chest Press to Roll Out Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bend your elbows and lean your body forward, lowering towards your chest (chest press).
- 2. Hold with your chest muscles and push your arms back to the starting position.
- 3. Then, extend your arms overhead while leaning your body slightly more forward to perform the roll-out movement.
- 4. Engage your core and keep your body from bending, then pull your arms back to the starting position and repeat.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Engage your abdomen and glutes strongly to prevent your waist from bending.
- 2. Start with a gentle incline to lower the difficulty, and as you get used to it, gradually increase the incline.
- 3. If you feel strain in your shoulders, reduce the range of the roll-out.
For a full TRX Chest Press to Roll Out guide with alternatives and benefits, see the TRX Chest Press to Roll Out exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Bench Cable Fly or TRX Chest Press to Roll Out?
Planfit users log Bench Cable Fly more often — 49 sessions against 1 for TRX Chest Press to Roll Out. 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bench Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Bench Cable Fly and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out need?
Bench Cable Fly needs a machine, and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Bench Cable Fly is the easier place to start. Move to TRX Chest Press to Roll Out once your form holds up.
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