Incline Dumbbell Fly vs Push-up Plus

Which one fits your Chest workout plan?

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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Fly more often — 2,435 sessions vs 131. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Incline Dumbbell Fly and Push-up Plus and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.

Incline Dumbbell Fly vs Push-up Plus: 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 131 for Push-up Plus.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Dumbbell Fly and Push-up Plus 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 Push-up Plus Differ

What differsIncline Dumbbell FlyPush-up Plus
Muscles workedchest, biceps, and front deltschest, triceps, and front delts
Equipmenta dumbbellbodyweight only
Difficulty4 of 54 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users2,435 sessions131 sessions

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How to Do Incline Dumbbell Fly

Incline Dumbbell Fly demo video

Incline Dumbbell Fly Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Slightly bend your arms and lower the dumbbells to chest height.
  2. 2. Slowly lift the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on the shoulders.
  2. 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to another exercise.
  3. 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.

Want to learn more about Incline Dumbbell Fly?Exercise Guide

How to Do Push-up Plus

Push-up Plus demo video

Push-up Plus Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Take the push-up position.
  2. 2. Push your shoulders forward and lift your body.
  3. 3. Slowly return to the original position.

Coach's Tips

  1. Keep your upper body straight.

For a full Push-up Plus guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Push-up Plus exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Push-up Plus?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Chest, Incline Dumbbell Fly or Push-up Plus?

Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Fly more often — 2,435 sessions against 131 for Push-up Plus. 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 Push-up Plus work the same muscles?

Not quite. Incline Dumbbell Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Push-up Plus loads chest, triceps, and front delts.

What equipment do Incline Dumbbell Fly and Push-up Plus need?

Incline Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell, and Push-up Plus needs bodyweight only.

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