Wide 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 494. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Push Up and Lying Floor Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Wide 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 494 for Wide Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide 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 Wide Push Up and Lying Floor Fly Differ
| What differs | Wide Push Up | Lying Floor Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, front delts, and triceps | |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 494 sessions | 1,118 sessions |
How to Do Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. Engage your chest 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 Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide 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, Wide Push Up or Lying Floor Fly?
Planfit users log Lying Floor Fly more often — 1,118 sessions against 494 for Wide Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Wide Push Up and Lying Floor Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Wide Push Up loads chest, front delts, and triceps, and Lying Floor Fly loads .
What equipment do Wide Push Up and Lying Floor Fly need?
Wide 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 Wide Push Up once your form holds up.
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