Chest Press Machine vs Lying Floor Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Chest Press Machine works multiple joints at once, Lying Floor Fly isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 2. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Chest Press Machine vs Lying Floor Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Chest Press Machine more often — 46,851 sessions compared to 1,118 for Lying Floor Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly Differ
| What differs | Chest Press Machine | Lying Floor Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 46,851 sessions | 1,118 sessions |
How to Do Chest Press Machine
Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle hard.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you fully extend your elbows, it can strain your elbow joints and the front of your shoulders, so do not extend them all the way.
- 2. If you overarch your lower back, you may feel pain in your lower back, so engage your abs to stabilize your torso.
For a full Chest Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chest Press Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Lying Floor Fly
Lying Floor Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor and stretch your arms to the sides.
- 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Lying Floor Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Floor Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Chest Press Machine or Lying Floor Fly?
Planfit users log Chest Press Machine more often — 46,851 sessions against 1,118 for Lying Floor Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Chest Press Machine loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Lying Floor Fly loads .
What equipment do Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly need?
Chest Press Machine needs a machine, and Lying Floor Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Chest Press Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Lying Floor Fly once your form holds up.
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