Weighted Push Up vs Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Weighted Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine are close in use — 111 vs 79 sessions logged. What separates them is Chest loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Push Up vs Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine more often — 111 sessions compared to 79 for Weighted Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Push Up 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 Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine Differ
| What differs | Weighted Push Up | Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | chest, biceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a standard setup | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 79 sessions | 111 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 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 Push Up or Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine?
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.
Do Weighted Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Weighted Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine loads chest, biceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Weighted Push Up and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine need?
Weighted Push Up needs a standard setup, and Torture Pec Deck Fly Machine needs a machine.
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