Pec Deck Fly vs TRX Chest Press to Roll Out
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions vs 1. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Fly and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Pec Deck Fly vs TRX Chest Press to Roll Out: 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 1 for TRX Chest Press to Roll Out.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Fly and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Fly | TRX Chest Press to Roll Out |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 43,845 sessions | 1 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out
TRX Chest Press to Roll Out Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bend your elbows and lean your body forward, lowering towards your chest (chest press).
- 2. Hold with your chest muscles and push your arms back to the starting position.
- 3. Then, extend your arms overhead while leaning your body slightly more forward to perform the roll-out movement.
- 4. Engage your core and keep your body from bending, then pull your arms back to the starting position and repeat.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Engage your abdomen and glutes strongly to prevent your waist from bending.
- 2. Start with a gentle incline to lower the difficulty, and as you get used to it, gradually increase the incline.
- 3. If you feel strain in your shoulders, reduce the range of the roll-out.
For a full TRX Chest Press to Roll Out guide with alternatives and benefits, see the TRX Chest Press to Roll Out exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Pec Deck Fly or TRX Chest Press to Roll Out?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions against 1 for TRX Chest Press to Roll Out. 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Fly loads chest and biceps, and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Fly and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out need?
Pec Deck Fly needs a machine, and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Fly is the easier place to start. Move to TRX Chest Press to Roll Out once your form holds up.
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