Push Up vs Weighted Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions vs 79. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Push Up and Weighted Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Push Up vs Weighted 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 79 for Weighted Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Push Up and Weighted 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 Weighted Push Up Differ
| What differs | Push Up | Weighted Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a standard setup |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 10,535 sessions | 79 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 Weighted Push Up
Weighted Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower your body until your chest is close to the floor by bending your elbows.
- 2. After feeling tension in your chest and pausing, push your body back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- 3. Maintain a straight line to prevent your hips from sagging or rising too high when your body is lifted.
- 4. Repeat the same movement for the specified number of repetitions.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Gradually increase the weight without putting strain on your waist and shoulders.
- 2. Engage your abdomen and glutes to prevent your back from sagging.
- 3. If you feel pain in your shoulders or wrists, stop immediately and adjust the weight.
For a full Weighted Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Push Up or Weighted Push Up?
Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions against 79 for Weighted 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 Weighted Push Up need?
Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Weighted Push Up needs a standard setup.
Which is easier to start with?
Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Push Up once your form holds up.
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