Push Up vs Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions vs 111. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Push Up vs Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine: 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 111 for Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine 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 Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine Differ
| What differs | Push Up | Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | chest, biceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 10,535 sessions | 111 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 Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine
Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly bring the handles forward while maintaining the angle of your elbows.
- 2. As you bring your hands close together, feel the contraction in your chest.
- 3. While maintaining tension in your chest, slowly spread your arms out to the sides and return to the starting position.
- 4. Do not extend your arms too far back; repeat within a pain-free range.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Avoid weights that are too heavy as they can put strain on your shoulders and elbows.
- 2. Do not fully extend your arms; always keep your elbows slightly bent.
- 3. Do not excessively arch your back, and maintain contact with the pad on your back.
For a full Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Push Up or Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine?
Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions against 111 for Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine loads chest, biceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine need?
Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine once your form holds up.
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