Pec Deck Fly vs Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions vs 9,623. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Fly and Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Pec Deck Fly vs Dips: 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 9,623 for Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Fly and Dips 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 Dips Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Fly | Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a dip bar |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 43,845 sessions | 9,623 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 Dips
Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you might injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you are significantly overweight, it may put strain on your shoulders, so please substitute with other exercises.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dips exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Pec Deck Fly or Dips?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions against 9,623 for Dips. 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 Dips work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Fly loads chest and biceps, and Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Fly and Dips need?
Pec Deck Fly needs a machine, and Dips needs a dip bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Dips once your form holds up.
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