Incline Chest Press Machine vs Lying Floor Fly

Which one fits your Chest workout plan?

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Incline Chest Press Machine works multiple joints at once, Lying Floor Fly isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 2. See which fits your Chest day.

Compare the benefits of Incline Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.

Incline Chest Press Machine vs Lying Floor Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions compared to 1,118 for Lying Floor Fly.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor 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 Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly Differ

What differsIncline Chest Press MachineLying Floor Fly
Muscles workedchest, triceps, and front delts
Equipmenta machinebodyweight only
Difficulty1 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users16,089 sessions1,118 sessions

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How to Do Incline Chest Press Machine

Incline Chest Press Machine demo video

Incline Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Please push the handle hard.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. If you fully extend your elbow, it may strain, so it doesn't extend all the way.

For a full Incline Chest Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Chest Press Machine exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Incline Chest Press Machine?Exercise Guide

How to Do Lying Floor Fly

Lying Floor Fly demo video

Lying Floor Fly Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Lie on the floor and stretch your arms to the sides.
  2. 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms.
  3. 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.

Coach's Tips

  1. Keep your upper body straight.

For a full Lying Floor Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Floor Fly exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Lying Floor Fly?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Chest, Incline Chest Press Machine or Lying Floor Fly?

Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions against 1,118 for Lying Floor Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

Do Incline Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly work the same muscles?

Not quite. Incline Chest Press Machine loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Lying Floor Fly loads .

What equipment do Incline Chest Press Machine and Lying Floor Fly need?

Incline Chest Press Machine needs a machine, and Lying Floor Fly needs bodyweight only.

Which is easier to start with?

Incline Chest Press Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Lying Floor Fly once your form holds up.

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