Incline Dumbbell Fly vs Incline Cable Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Fly more often — 2,435 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Dumbbell Fly and Incline Cable Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Dumbbell Fly vs Incline Cable Fly: 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 147 for Incline Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Dumbbell Fly and Incline Cable 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 Dumbbell Fly and Incline Cable Fly Differ
| What differs | Incline Dumbbell Fly | Incline Cable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,435 sessions | 147 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Dumbbell Fly or Incline Cable Fly?
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Fly more often — 2,435 sessions against 147 for Incline Cable Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Incline Dumbbell Fly and Incline Cable Fly need?
Incline Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell, and Incline Cable Fly needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Dumbbell Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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