Incline Cable Fly vs Jackhammer Pushdown
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Cable Fly more often — 147 sessions vs 13. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Jackhammer Pushdown and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Fly vs Jackhammer Pushdown: 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 13 for Jackhammer Pushdown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Fly and Jackhammer Pushdown 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 Jackhammer Pushdown Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Jackhammer Pushdown |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest and triceps |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 13 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 Jackhammer Pushdown
Jackhammer Pushdown Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed and push the handle down to straighten your arm.
- 2. Hold the feeling of contraction in your triceps at the bottom position for a moment.
- 3. While keeping your elbow from moving back, slowly return the handle to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same motion smoothly without any bouncing.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your elbows fixed so they don't move back and forth, and be careful not to push with your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your wrists straight so they don't bend.
- 3. Avoid weights that are too heavy to the point of compromising your form.
For a full Jackhammer Pushdown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Jackhammer Pushdown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Fly or Jackhammer Pushdown?
Planfit users log Incline Cable Fly more often — 147 sessions against 13 for Jackhammer Pushdown. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Incline Cable Fly and Jackhammer Pushdown work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Jackhammer Pushdown loads chest and triceps.
What equipment do Incline Cable Fly and Jackhammer Pushdown need?
Incline Cable Fly needs a machine, and Jackhammer Pushdown needs a machine.
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