Dumbbell Fly vs Rotational Push-up Knee Tap
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Fly more often — 6,000 sessions vs 113. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Fly and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dumbbell Fly vs Rotational Push-up Knee Tap: 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 113 for Rotational Push-up Knee Tap.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Fly and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap 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 Rotational Push-up Knee Tap Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Fly | Rotational Push-up Knee Tap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 113 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 Rotational Push-up Knee Tap
Rotational Push-up Knee Tap Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. In the push-up position, extend your arms and lift your body.
- 2. Rotate your body while touching your knee with one hand.
- 3. Repeat on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Rotational Push-up Knee Tap guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rotational Push-up Knee Tap exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dumbbell Fly or Rotational Push-up Knee Tap?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Fly more often — 6,000 sessions against 113 for Rotational Push-up Knee Tap. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Fly and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Dumbbell Fly and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap need?
Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell, and Rotational Push-up Knee Tap needs bodyweight only.
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