Weighted Dips vs Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions vs 111. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Dips and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Dips vs Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions compared to 111 for Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Dips 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 Weighted Dips and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine Differ
| What differs | Weighted Dips | Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | chest, biceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a dip bar | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 371 sessions | 111 sessions |
How to Do Weighted Dips
Weighted Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a very advanced exercise, so please try it when dips are too easy for you.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Weighted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Dips 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, Weighted Dips or Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine?
Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 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 Weighted Dips and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Weighted Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine loads chest, biceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Weighted Dips and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine need?
Weighted Dips needs a dip bar, and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine needs a machine.
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