Pec Deck Fly vs Balance Trainer Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions vs 22. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Fly and Balance Trainer Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Pec Deck Fly vs Balance Trainer Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions compared to 22 for Balance Trainer Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Fly and Balance Trainer 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 Pec Deck Fly and Balance Trainer Push Up Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Fly | Balance Trainer Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 43,845 sessions | 22 sessions |
How to Do Pec Deck Fly
Pec Deck Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. With your arms slightly bent, use your chest muscles to bring your hands together.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on your shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and substitute with another exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Pec Deck Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pec Deck Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Balance Trainer Push Up
Balance Trainer Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower your body until your chest is close to the stability ball by bending your elbows.
- 2. Feel the tension in your chest muscles, pause for a moment, and then push your body back to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- 3. Engage your core throughout the movement to keep the stability ball steady.
- 4. Control the movement slowly to avoid losing balance and repeat.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If balance is difficult, start by reducing the number of repetitions and the range of motion for practice.
- 2. Keep your abdominal muscles engaged to prevent your lower back from sagging.
- 3. If there is too much strain on your wrists, adjust the wrist angle or lower the difficulty level.
For a full Balance Trainer Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Balance Trainer Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Pec Deck Fly or Balance Trainer Push Up?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions against 22 for Balance Trainer Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Pec Deck Fly and Balance Trainer Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Fly loads chest and biceps, and Balance Trainer Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Fly and Balance Trainer Push Up need?
Pec Deck Fly needs a machine, and Balance Trainer Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Balance Trainer Push Up once your form holds up.
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