Weighted Push Up vs Kettlebell Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Kettlebell Push Up is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Push Up and Kettlebell Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Push Up vs Kettlebell Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Kettlebell Push Up more often — 87 sessions compared to 79 for Weighted Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Push Up and Kettlebell 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 Weighted Push Up and Kettlebell Push Up Differ
| What differs | Weighted Push Up | Kettlebell Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a standard setup | a kettlebell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 79 sessions | 87 sessions |
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.
How to Do Kettlebell Push Up
Kettlebell Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Grab the kettlebell handle with both hands and take a push-up position.
- 2. Lower your chest towards the floor while bending your elbows.
- 3. Straighten your arms and return to the original 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 Kettlebell Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Weighted Push Up or Kettlebell Push Up?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Weighted Push Up and Kettlebell Push Up need?
Weighted Push Up needs a standard setup, and Kettlebell Push Up needs a kettlebell.
Which is easier to start with?
Kettlebell Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Push Up once your form holds up.
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