Dumbbell Fly vs Push-up Plus
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Fly more often — 6,000 sessions vs 131. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Fly and Push-up Plus and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dumbbell Fly vs Push-up Plus: 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 131 for Push-up Plus.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Fly and Push-up Plus 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 Push-up Plus Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Fly | Push-up Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,000 sessions | 131 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 Push-up Plus
Push-up Plus Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Take the push-up position.
- 2. Push your shoulders forward and lift your body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Push-up Plus guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Push-up Plus exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dumbbell Fly or Push-up Plus?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Fly more often — 6,000 sessions against 131 for Push-up Plus. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Fly and Push-up Plus work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Push-up Plus loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Dumbbell Fly and Push-up Plus need?
Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell, and Push-up Plus needs bodyweight only.
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