Incline Chest Press Machine vs Wide Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions vs 494. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Chest Press Machine and Wide Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Chest Press Machine vs Wide Push Up: 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 494 for Wide Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Chest Press Machine and Wide 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 Chest Press Machine and Wide Push Up Differ
| What differs | Incline Chest Press Machine | Wide Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 16,089 sessions | 494 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 Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. Engage your chest 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 Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Chest Press Machine or Wide Push Up?
Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions against 494 for Wide Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Incline Chest Press Machine and Wide Push Up need?
Incline Chest Press Machine needs a machine, and Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Chest Press Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Wide Push Up once your form holds up.
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