Incline Cable Fly vs Band Chest Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Band Chest Fly is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Band Chest Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Fly vs Band Chest Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Band Chest Fly more often — 239 sessions compared to 147 for Incline Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Fly and Band Chest Fly 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 Fly and Band Chest Fly Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Band Chest Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest and biceps |
| Equipment | a machine | a resistance band |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 239 sessions |
How to Do Incline Cable Fly
Incline Cable Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower your hands to chest height with your arms slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly raise your hands to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can strain your shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, stop and substitute with another exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Incline Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Cable Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Band Chest Fly
Band Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Hold the band with both hands, standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2. Spread your arms to the sides and bring the band together in front of your chest.
- 3. Slowly open your arms and return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. With your arms slightly bent, bring your hands together using your chest muscles.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
For a full Band Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Chest Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Fly or Band Chest Fly?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Incline Cable Fly and Band Chest Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Band Chest Fly loads chest and biceps.
What equipment do Incline Cable Fly and Band Chest Fly need?
Incline Cable Fly needs a machine, and Band Chest Fly needs a resistance band.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Chest Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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