Incline Cable Fly vs Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups more often — 879 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Fly vs Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups more often — 879 sessions compared to 147 for Incline Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Fly and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups 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 Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 879 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 Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Get into a push-up position on your knees.
- 2. After performing a push-up, touch the opposite shoulder with one hand.
- 3. Repeat with the opposite hand.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Fly or Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups?
Planfit users log Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups more often — 879 sessions against 147 for Incline Cable Fly. 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 Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Incline Cable Fly and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups need?
Incline Cable Fly needs a machine, and Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-ups is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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