Pec Deck Fly vs Standing Elbow Touch
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions vs 431. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Fly and Standing Elbow Touch and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Pec Deck Fly vs Standing Elbow Touch: 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 431 for Standing Elbow Touch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Fly and Standing Elbow Touch 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 Standing Elbow Touch Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Fly | Standing Elbow Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 43,845 sessions | 431 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 Standing Elbow Touch
Standing Elbow Touch Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and bring your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Touch your elbows together.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Standing Elbow Touch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Elbow Touch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Pec Deck Fly or Standing Elbow Touch?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions against 431 for Standing Elbow Touch. 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 Standing Elbow Touch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Fly loads chest and biceps, and Standing Elbow Touch loads .
What equipment do Pec Deck Fly and Standing Elbow Touch need?
Pec Deck Fly needs a machine, and Standing Elbow Touch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Standing Elbow Touch once your form holds up.
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