Incline Dumbbell Fly vs Incline Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Incline Push Up works multiple joints at once, Incline Dumbbell Fly isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Incline Dumbbell Fly and Incline Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Dumbbell Fly vs Incline Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions compared to 2,435 for Incline Dumbbell Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Dumbbell Fly and Incline 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 Incline Push Up Differ
| What differs | Incline Dumbbell Fly | Incline Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,435 sessions | 4,296 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 Push Up
Incline Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower down until just before your chest touches.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. 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 Incline Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Dumbbell Fly or Incline Push Up?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Incline Dumbbell Fly and Incline Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Dumbbell Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Incline Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Incline Dumbbell Fly and Incline Push Up need?
Incline Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell, and Incline Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Dumbbell Fly once your form holds up.
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