Dumbbell Fly vs Chest Fly and Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Chest Fly and Push Up works multiple joints at once, Dumbbell Fly isolates — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dumbbell Fly vs Chest Fly and Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Fly more often — 6,000 sessions compared to 1,111 for Chest Fly and Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and 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 Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and Push Up Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Fly | Chest Fly and Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,000 sessions | 1,111 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Fly
Dumbbell Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slightly bend your arms and lower the dumbbells to chest height.
- 2. Slowly lift the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on your shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to another exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Dumbbell Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Chest Fly and Push Up
Chest Fly and Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bring your palms together so that your elbows touch in front of your body.
- 2. In that position, raise your arms up towards the sky.
- 3. Return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your shoulders.
For a full Chest Fly and Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chest Fly and Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dumbbell Fly or Chest Fly and Push Up?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Fly more often — 6,000 sessions against 1,111 for Chest Fly and Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Chest Fly and Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and Push Up need?
Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell, and Chest Fly and Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Chest Fly and Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Fly once your form holds up.
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