Incline Push Up vs Chest Fly and Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions vs 1,111. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Push Up and Chest Fly and Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Push Up 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 Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions compared to 1,111 for Chest Fly and Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Push Up 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 Push Up and Chest Fly and Push Up Differ
| What differs | Incline Push Up | Chest Fly and Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,296 sessions | 1,111 sessions |
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.
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 Push Up or Chest Fly and Push Up?
Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 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.
What equipment do Incline Push Up and Chest Fly and Push Up need?
Incline Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Chest Fly and Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Chest Fly and Push Up once your form holds up.
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