Wide Push Up vs Standing Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Standing Fly more often — 1,148 sessions vs 494. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Push Up and Standing Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Wide Push Up vs Standing Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Standing Fly more often — 1,148 sessions compared to 494 for Wide Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Push Up and Standing 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 Standing Fly Differ
| What differs | Wide Push Up | Standing Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, front delts, and triceps | |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 494 sessions | 1,148 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 Fly
Standing Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and hold the dumbbells with your arms extended.
- 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms to the sides.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Standing Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Wide Push Up or Standing Fly?
Planfit users log Standing Fly more often — 1,148 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 Standing Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Wide Push Up loads chest, front delts, and triceps, and Standing Fly loads .
What equipment do Wide Push Up and Standing Fly need?
Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Standing Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Wide Push Up once your form holds up.
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