Incline Cable Fly vs Bench Cable Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Cable Fly more often — 147 sessions vs 49. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Bench Cable Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Fly vs Bench Cable Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Cable Fly more often — 147 sessions compared to 49 for Bench Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Fly and Bench Cable 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 Bench Cable Fly Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Bench Cable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 49 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 Bench Cable Fly
Bench 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 put strain on the shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to a different exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Bench Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bench Cable Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Fly or Bench Cable Fly?
Planfit users log Incline Cable Fly more often — 147 sessions against 49 for Bench Cable Fly. 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 Fly and Bench Cable Fly need?
Incline Cable Fly needs a machine, and Bench Cable Fly needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Bench Cable Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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