Push Up vs Bear Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions vs 49. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Push Up and Bear Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Push Up vs Bear Push-up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions compared to 49 for Bear Push-up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Push Up and Bear 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 Push Up and Bear Push-up Differ
| What differs | Push Up | Bear Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 10,535 sessions | 49 sessions |
How to Do Push Up
Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Bear Push-up
Bear Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand on all fours and take the push-up position.
- 2. Bend your arms and lower your chest.
- 3. Straighten your arms and lift your body.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Bear Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bear Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Push Up or Bear Push-up?
Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions against 49 for Bear Push-up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Push Up and Bear Push-up need?
Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Bear Push-up needs bodyweight only.
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