Incline Dumbbell Fly vs Chest Fly and Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Chest Fly and Push Up works multiple joints at once, Incline Dumbbell Fly isolates — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Incline Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Dumbbell Fly vs Chest Fly and Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Fly more often — 2,435 sessions compared to 1,111 for Chest Fly and Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and 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 Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and Push Up Differ
| What differs | Incline Dumbbell Fly | Chest Fly and Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,435 sessions | 1,111 sessions |
How to Do Incline Dumbbell Fly
Incline Dumbbell Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slightly bend your arms and lower the dumbbells to chest height.
- 2. Slowly lift the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on the shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to another exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Incline Dumbbell Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Chest Fly and Push Up
Chest Fly and Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bring your palms together so that your elbows touch in front of your body.
- 2. In that position, raise your arms up towards the sky.
- 3. Return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your shoulders.
For a full Chest Fly and Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chest Fly and Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Dumbbell Fly or Chest Fly and Push Up?
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Fly more often — 2,435 sessions against 1,111 for Chest Fly and Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Incline Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Dumbbell Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Chest Fly and Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Incline Dumbbell Fly and Chest Fly and Push Up need?
Incline Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell, and Chest Fly and Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Chest Fly and Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Dumbbell Fly once your form holds up.
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