Dumbbell Fly vs Standing Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Fly more often — 6,000 sessions vs 1,148. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Fly and Standing Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dumbbell Fly vs Standing Fly: 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 1,148 for Standing Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Fly and Standing Fly 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 Standing Fly Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Fly | Standing Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,000 sessions | 1,148 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 Standing Fly
Standing Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and hold the dumbbells with your arms extended.
- 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms to the sides.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Standing Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dumbbell Fly or Standing Fly?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Fly more often — 6,000 sessions against 1,148 for Standing Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Fly and Standing Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Standing Fly loads .
What equipment do Dumbbell Fly and Standing Fly need?
Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell, and Standing Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Fly once your form holds up.
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