Wide Push Up vs TRX Chest Press to Roll Out
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions vs 1. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Push Up and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Wide Push Up vs TRX Chest Press to Roll Out: 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 1 for TRX Chest Press to Roll Out.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Push Up and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out Differ
| What differs | Wide Push Up | TRX Chest Press to Roll Out |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 494 sessions | 1 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out
TRX Chest Press to Roll Out Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bend your elbows and lean your body forward, lowering towards your chest (chest press).
- 2. Hold with your chest muscles and push your arms back to the starting position.
- 3. Then, extend your arms overhead while leaning your body slightly more forward to perform the roll-out movement.
- 4. Engage your core and keep your body from bending, then pull your arms back to the starting position and repeat.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Engage your abdomen and glutes strongly to prevent your waist from bending.
- 2. Start with a gentle incline to lower the difficulty, and as you get used to it, gradually increase the incline.
- 3. If you feel strain in your shoulders, reduce the range of the roll-out.
For a full TRX Chest Press to Roll Out guide with alternatives and benefits, see the TRX Chest Press to Roll Out exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Wide Push Up or TRX Chest Press to Roll Out?
Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions against 1 for TRX Chest Press to Roll Out. 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 TRX Chest Press to Roll Out need?
Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only, and TRX Chest Press to Roll Out needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to TRX Chest Press to Roll Out once your form holds up.
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