Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions compared to 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and Arm Walking Push Up 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 Rear Delt and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 172 sessions |
How to Do Pec Deck Rear Delt
Pec Deck Rear Delt Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Pull the equipment while keeping your arms straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your shoulder blades, the trapezius muscles will be used instead of the rear shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Pec Deck Rear Delt guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pec Deck Rear Delt exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Arm Walking Push Up once your form holds up.
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