Incline Chest Press Machine vs Standing Elbow Touch
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions vs 431. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Chest Press Machine and Standing Elbow Touch and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Chest Press Machine vs Standing Elbow Touch: 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 431 for Standing Elbow Touch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Chest Press Machine and Standing Elbow Touch 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 Standing Elbow Touch Differ
| What differs | Incline Chest Press Machine | Standing Elbow Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 16,089 sessions | 431 sessions |
How to Do Incline Chest Press Machine
Incline Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle hard.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 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.
How to Do Standing Elbow Touch
Standing Elbow Touch Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and bring your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Touch your elbows together.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Standing Elbow Touch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Elbow Touch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Chest Press Machine or Standing Elbow Touch?
Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions against 431 for Standing Elbow Touch. 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 Standing Elbow Touch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Chest Press Machine loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Standing Elbow Touch loads .
What equipment do Incline Chest Press Machine and Standing Elbow Touch need?
Incline Chest Press Machine needs a machine, and Standing Elbow Touch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Chest Press Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Standing Elbow Touch once your form holds up.
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