Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Pike 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 231. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Pike Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Pike 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 231 for Pike Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and Pike 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 Pike Push Up Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Pike Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 231 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 Pike Push Up
Pike Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself slowly until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If you overexert yourself, it can put strain on your neck or the front of your shoulders.
- 2. Be careful not to excessively arch your lower back or bend your neck during the movement. If the exercise is too difficult, keep your feet on the floor or substitute with another shoulder exercise.
For a full Pike Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pike Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Pike Push Up?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 231 for Pike 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 Pike Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and Pike Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Pike Push Up need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Pike Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Pike Push Up once your form holds up.
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