Hammer Bench Press vs Shoulder Tab Push Up

Maximizing Your Chest Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Hammer Bench Press more often — 2,765 sessions vs 272. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Hammer Bench Press vs Shoulder Tab Push Up : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hammer Bench Press more often — 2,765 sessions compared to 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Hammer Bench Press and Shoulder Tab Push Up differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Hammer Bench Press

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Hammer Bench Press muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Slowly lower your hand to the side of your chest.
  2. 2. At this time, your forearm should be perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3. Slowly lift it back up to return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please lower it as much as possible without overdoing it.
  2. 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as it can strain your shoulders.
  3. 3. Please be careful not to let your hips fall off the bench.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Hammer Bench Press, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Hammer Bench Press Guide page of our blog!

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How to Shoulder Tab Push Up

Shoulder Tab Push Up gif

Shoulder Tab Push Up muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
  2. 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3. Touch the opposite shoulder with one hand and return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
  2. 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Shoulder Tab Push Up, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Shoulder Tab Push Up Guide page of our blog!

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