Incline Cable Fly vs Lay Down Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lay Down Push-up more often — 656 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Lay Down Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Fly vs Lay Down Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lay Down Push-up more often — 656 sessions compared to 147 for Incline Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Fly and Lay Down Push-up 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 Lay Down Push-up Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Lay Down Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 656 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 Lay Down Push-up
Lay Down Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2. Extend your arms and lift your body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight when doing push-up plus.
For a full Lay Down Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lay Down Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Fly or Lay Down Push-up?
Planfit users log Lay Down Push-up more often — 656 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 Lay Down Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Lay Down Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Incline Cable Fly and Lay Down Push-up need?
Incline Cable Fly needs a machine, and Lay Down Push-up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lay Down Push-up is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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