Incline Push Up vs Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Incline Push Up works multiple joints at once, Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 1. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Incline Push Up and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Push Up vs Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly: 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 1,176 for Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Push Up and Standing Straight Arm Chest 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 Push Up and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Differ
| What differs | Incline Push Up | Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,296 sessions | 1,176 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and extend your arms straight, lightly making fists.
- 2. Spread your arms to the sides and perform a chest fly.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Straighten your upper body.
For a full Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Push Up or Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly?
Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions against 1,176 for Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly. 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly loads .
What equipment do Incline Push Up and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly need?
Incline Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly needs bodyweight only.
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