Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Bench Cable Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Shoulder Tab Push Up more often — 272 sessions vs 49. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Shoulder Tab Push Up and Bench Cable Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Bench Cable Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Shoulder Tab Push Up more often — 272 sessions compared to 49 for Bench Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Shoulder Tab Push Up and Bench Cable Fly differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Shoulder Tab Push Up and Bench Cable Fly Differ
| What differs | Shoulder Tab Push Up | Bench Cable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | chest, biceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 272 sessions | 49 sessions |
How to Do Shoulder Tab Push Up
Shoulder Tab 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. Touch the opposite shoulder with one hand 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Shoulder Tab Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Bench Cable Fly
Bench Cable Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower your hands to chest height with your arms slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly raise your hands to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on the shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to a different exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Bench Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bench Cable Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Shoulder Tab Push Up or Bench Cable Fly?
Planfit users log Shoulder Tab Push Up more often — 272 sessions against 49 for Bench Cable Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Shoulder Tab Push Up and Bench Cable Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Shoulder Tab Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Bench Cable Fly loads chest, biceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Shoulder Tab Push Up and Bench Cable Fly need?
Shoulder Tab Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Bench Cable Fly needs a machine.
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