Incline Push Up vs Jackhammer Pushdown
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions vs 13. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Push Up vs Jackhammer Pushdown: 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 13 for Jackhammer Pushdown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown 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 Jackhammer Pushdown Differ
| What differs | Incline Push Up | Jackhammer Pushdown |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | chest and triceps |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,296 sessions | 13 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 Jackhammer Pushdown
Jackhammer Pushdown Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed and push the handle down to straighten your arm.
- 2. Hold the feeling of contraction in your triceps at the bottom position for a moment.
- 3. While keeping your elbow from moving back, slowly return the handle to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same motion smoothly without any bouncing.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your elbows fixed so they don't move back and forth, and be careful not to push with your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your wrists straight so they don't bend.
- 3. Avoid weights that are too heavy to the point of compromising your form.
For a full Jackhammer Pushdown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Jackhammer Pushdown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Push Up or Jackhammer Pushdown?
Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions against 13 for Jackhammer Pushdown. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Incline Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Jackhammer Pushdown loads chest and triceps.
What equipment do Incline Push Up and Jackhammer Pushdown need?
Incline Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Jackhammer Pushdown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Jackhammer Pushdown once your form holds up.
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