Push Up vs Standing Alternate Chest Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions vs 473. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Push Up and Standing Alternate Chest Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Push Up vs Standing Alternate Chest Fly: 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 473 for Standing Alternate Chest Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Push Up and Standing Alternate Chest Fly 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 Standing Alternate Chest Fly Differ
| What differs | Push Up | Standing Alternate Chest Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 10,535 sessions | 473 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 Standing Alternate Chest Fly
Standing Alternate Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and hold the dumbbells with your arms extended.
- 2. Perform chest flies alternately.
- 3. Repeat the exercise.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Standing Alternate Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Alternate Chest Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Push Up or Standing Alternate Chest Fly?
Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions against 473 for Standing Alternate Chest Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Push Up and Standing Alternate Chest Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Standing Alternate Chest Fly loads .
What equipment do Push Up and Standing Alternate Chest Fly need?
Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Standing Alternate Chest Fly needs bodyweight only.
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