Wide Push Up vs Standing Elbow Touch
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Wide Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch are close in use — 494 vs 431 sessions logged. What separates them is Chest loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Wide Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Wide Push Up vs Standing Elbow Touch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions compared to 431 for Standing Elbow Touch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch 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 Standing Elbow Touch Differ
| What differs | Wide Push Up | Standing Elbow Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, front delts, and triceps | |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 494 sessions | 431 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 Standing Elbow Touch
Standing Elbow Touch Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and bring your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Touch your elbows together.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Standing Elbow Touch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Elbow Touch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Wide Push Up or Standing Elbow Touch?
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 Wide Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Wide Push Up loads chest, front delts, and triceps, and Standing Elbow Touch loads .
What equipment do Wide Push Up and Standing Elbow Touch need?
Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Standing Elbow Touch needs bodyweight only.
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