Bench Cable Fly vs Wide Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions vs 49. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Bench Cable Fly and Wide Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Bench Cable Fly vs Wide Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions compared to 49 for Bench Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bench Cable Fly and Wide 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 Wide Push Up Differ
| What differs | Bench Cable Fly | Wide Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, front delts, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 49 sessions | 494 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 Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Bench Cable Fly or Wide Push Up?
Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 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 Wide Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bench Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Wide Push Up loads chest, front delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Bench Cable Fly and Wide Push Up need?
Bench Cable Fly needs a machine, and Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Bench Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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