Dips vs Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Dips works multiple joints at once, Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly isolates — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 1. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Dips and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dips vs Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions compared to 1,176 for Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Dips and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Differ
| What differs | Dips | Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a dip bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,623 sessions | 1,176 sessions |
How to Do Dips
Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you might injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you are significantly overweight, it may put strain on your shoulders, so please substitute with other exercises.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dips exercise guide.
How to Do Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and extend your arms straight, lightly making fists.
- 2. Spread your arms to the sides and perform a chest fly.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Straighten your upper body.
For a full Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dips or Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly?
Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions against 1,176 for Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dips and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly loads .
What equipment do Dips and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly need?
Dips needs a dip bar, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Dips once your form holds up.
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