Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions vs 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press: 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 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 146 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press. 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Floor Inverted Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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