Incline Cable Fly vs Shoulder Tab Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Shoulder Tab Push Up is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Shoulder Tab Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Fly vs Shoulder Tab Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Shoulder Tab Push Up more often — 272 sessions compared to 147 for Incline Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Fly and Shoulder Tab 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Shoulder Tab 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 | 272 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up
Shoulder Tab Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Touch the opposite shoulder with one hand and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Shoulder Tab Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Shoulder Tab Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Fly or Shoulder Tab Push Up?
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 Shoulder Tab Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Shoulder Tab Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Incline Cable Fly and Shoulder Tab Push Up need?
Incline Cable Fly needs a machine, and Shoulder Tab Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Shoulder Tab Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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