Incline Cable Fly vs Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly more often — 1,176 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Fly vs Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly more often — 1,176 sessions compared to 147 for Incline Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Fly and Standing Straight Arm Chest 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 1,176 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and extend your arms straight, lightly making fists.
- 2. Spread your arms to the sides and perform a chest fly.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Straighten your upper body.
For a full Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Fly or Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly?
Planfit users log Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly more often — 1,176 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly loads .
What equipment do Incline Cable Fly and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly need?
Incline Cable Fly needs a machine, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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