Incline Cable Bench Press vs Incline Chest Press Machine
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,189 sessions vs 42. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Bench Press and Incline Chest Press Machine and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Bench Press vs Incline Chest Press Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,189 sessions compared to 42 for Incline Cable Bench Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Bench Press and Incline Chest Press Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Incline Cable Bench Press and Incline Chest Press Machine Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Bench Press | Incline Chest Press Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 42 sessions | 16,189 sessions |
How to Do Incline Cable Bench Press
Incline Cable Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower your hands so that they are next to your chest.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Slowly raise your hands to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you cannot lower your hands to chest height, please lower them as much as you can without straining.
- 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as this can put strain on your shoulders.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your buttocks come off the bench.
For a full Incline Cable Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Cable Bench Press exercise guide.
How to Do Incline Chest Press Machine
Incline Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle hard.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you fully extend your elbow, it may strain, so it doesn't extend all the way.
For a full Incline Chest Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Chest Press Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Bench Press or Incline Chest Press Machine?
Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,189 sessions against 42 for Incline Cable Bench Press. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Incline Cable Bench Press and Incline Chest Press Machine need?
Incline Cable Bench Press needs a machine, and Incline Chest Press Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Chest Press Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Cable Bench Press once your form holds up.
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