Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Lying Floor Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 sessions vs 272. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Shoulder Tab Push Up and Lying Floor Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Shoulder Tab Push Up vs Lying Floor Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 sessions compared to 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Shoulder Tab Push Up and Lying Floor 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 Lying Floor Fly Differ
| What differs | Shoulder Tab Push Up | Lying Floor Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 272 sessions | 1,118 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 Lying Floor Fly
Lying Floor Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor and stretch your arms to the sides.
- 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Lying Floor Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Floor Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Shoulder Tab Push Up or Lying Floor Fly?
Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 sessions against 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up. 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 Lying Floor Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Shoulder Tab Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Lying Floor Fly loads .
What equipment do Shoulder Tab Push Up and Lying Floor Fly need?
Shoulder Tab Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Lying Floor Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lying Floor Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Shoulder Tab Push Up once your form holds up.
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