Pec Deck Fly vs Incline Chest Press Machine
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions vs 16,189. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Fly and Incline Chest Press Machine and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Pec Deck Fly vs Incline Chest Press Machine: 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 16,189 for Incline Chest Press Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Fly and Incline 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 Incline Chest Press Machine Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Fly | Incline 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 | 16,189 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 Incline Chest Press Machine
Incline Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle hard.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you fully extend your elbow, it may strain, so it doesn't extend all the way.
For a full Incline Chest Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Chest Press Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Pec Deck Fly or Incline Chest Press Machine?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions against 16,189 for Incline Chest Press Machine. 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 Incline Chest Press Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Fly loads chest and biceps, and Incline Chest Press Machine loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Fly and Incline Chest Press Machine need?
Pec Deck Fly needs a machine, and Incline Chest Press Machine needs a machine.
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