Wide Push Up vs Step Box Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions vs 3. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Push Up and Step Box Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Wide Push Up vs Step Box Push Up: 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 3 for Step Box Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Push Up and Step Box 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 Wide Push Up and Step Box Push Up Differ
| What differs | Wide Push Up | Step Box Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 494 sessions | 3 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 Step Box Push Up
Step Box Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bend your elbows and slowly lower your body until your chest is close to the step box.
- 2. Feel the tension in your chest, pause, and then push your body back to the starting position by extending your arms.
- 3. Engage your core throughout the movement to keep your body from bending.
- 4. Repeat with a steady rhythm.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Place the box on a non-slip mat or against the wall to prevent it from sliding.
- 2. Engage your abdomen and hips to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. If you feel discomfort in your wrists, adjust the angle or proceed at a lower height.
For a full Step Box Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Step Box Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Wide Push Up or Step Box Push Up?
Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions against 3 for Step Box Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Wide Push Up and Step Box Push Up need?
Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Step Box Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Step Box Push Up once your form holds up.
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