Diamond Push Up vs Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions vs 111. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Diamond Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Diamond Push Up vs Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions compared to 111 for Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Diamond Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Diamond Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine Differ
| What differs | Diamond Push Up | Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and triceps | chest, biceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 696 sessions | 111 sessions |
How to Do Diamond Push Up
Diamond Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower until your chest is just about to touch your hands.
- 2. Engage your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as far as you can without straining your elbows.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Diamond Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Diamond Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine
Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly bring the handles forward while maintaining the angle of your elbows.
- 2. As you bring your hands close together, feel the contraction in your chest.
- 3. While maintaining tension in your chest, slowly spread your arms out to the sides and return to the starting position.
- 4. Do not extend your arms too far back; repeat within a pain-free range.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Avoid weights that are too heavy as they can put strain on your shoulders and elbows.
- 2. Do not fully extend your arms; always keep your elbows slightly bent.
- 3. Do not excessively arch your back, and maintain contact with the pad on your back.
For a full Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Diamond Push Up or Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine?
Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions against 111 for Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Diamond Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Diamond Push Up loads chest and triceps, and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine loads chest, biceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Diamond Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine need?
Diamond Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Diamond Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine once your form holds up.
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