Incline Cable Fly vs Step Box Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Cable Fly more often — 147 sessions vs 3. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Cable Fly and Step Box Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Cable Fly vs Step Box Push Up: 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 3 for Step Box Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Cable Fly and Step Box 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 Step Box Push Up Differ
| What differs | Incline Cable Fly | Step Box Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 3 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 Step Box Push Up
Step Box Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bend your elbows and slowly lower your body until your chest is close to the step box.
- 2. Feel the tension in your chest, pause, and then push your body back to the starting position by extending your arms.
- 3. Engage your core throughout the movement to keep your body from bending.
- 4. Repeat with a steady rhythm.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Place the box on a non-slip mat or against the wall to prevent it from sliding.
- 2. Engage your abdomen and hips to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. If you feel discomfort in your wrists, adjust the angle or proceed at a lower height.
For a full Step Box Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Step Box Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Cable Fly or Step Box Push Up?
Planfit users log Incline Cable Fly more often — 147 sessions against 3 for Step Box Push Up. 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 Step Box Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Step Box Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Incline Cable Fly and Step Box Push Up need?
Incline Cable Fly needs a machine, and Step Box Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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