Pec Deck Fly vs Chest Press Machine
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Chest Press Machine also loads your front delts and triceps — Pec Deck Fly does not. Both train Chest, so pick by what you want to hit.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Fly and Chest Press Machine and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Pec Deck Fly vs Chest Press Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Chest Press Machine more often — 46,851 sessions compared to 43,845 for Pec Deck Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Fly and Chest Press Machine 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 Chest Press Machine Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Fly | Chest Press Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 43,845 sessions | 46,851 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 Chest Press Machine
Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle hard.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you fully extend your elbows, it can strain your elbow joints and the front of your shoulders, so do not extend them all the way.
- 2. If you overarch your lower back, you may feel pain in your lower back, so engage your abs to stabilize your torso.
For a full Chest Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chest Press Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Pec Deck Fly or Chest Press Machine?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Pec Deck Fly and Chest Press Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Fly loads chest and biceps, and Chest Press Machine loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Fly and Chest Press Machine need?
Pec Deck Fly needs a machine, and Chest Press Machine needs a machine.
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