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Alternating Floor Press vs Flat Bench Cable Flyes

Alternating Floor Press - starting position
Alternating Floor Press - ending position
Alternating Floor Press
beginner·Kettlebells·compound
Flat Bench Cable Flyes - starting position
Flat Bench Cable Flyes - ending position
Flat Bench Cable Flyes
intermediate·Cable·isolation

Side-by-Side

Alternating Floor Press
VS
Flat Bench Cable Flyes
beginner
Level
intermediate
Kettlebells
Equipment
Cable
compound
Mechanic
isolation
push
Force
push
Strength
Category
Strength
chest
Primary
chest
abdominalsshoulderstriceps
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

chest

Only in Alternating Floor Press

abdominalsshoulderstriceps

Instructions

Alternating Floor Press

1

Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders.

2

Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward.

3

Extend both arms, so that the kettlebells are being held above your chest. Lower one kettlebell, bringing it to your chest and turn the wrist in the direction of the locked out kettlebell.

4

Raise the kettlebell and repeat on the opposite side.

Flat Bench Cable Flyes

1

Position a flat bench between two low pulleys so that when you are laying on it, your chest will be lined up with the cable pulleys.

2

Lay flat on the bench and keep your feet on the ground.

3

Have someone hand you the handles on each hand. You will grab each single handle attachment with a palms up grip.

4

Extend your arms by your side with a slight bend on your elbows. Tip: You will keep this bend constant through the whole movement. Your arms should be parallel to the floor. This is your starting position.

5

Now start lifting the arms in a semi-circle motion directly in front of you by pulling the cables together until both hands meet at the top of the movement. Squeeze your chest as you perform this motion and breathe out during this movement. Also, hold the contraction for a second at the top. Tip: When performed correctly, at the top position of this movement, your arms should be perpendicular to your torso and the floor touching above your chest.

6

Slowly come back to the starting position.

7

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the chest. Alternating Floor Press is a beginner exercise using kettlebells, while Flat Bench Cable Flyes is intermediate and uses cable. Choose Alternating Floor Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Flat Bench Cable Flyes for a greater challenge. Alternating Floor Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Flat Bench Cable Flyes isolates the target muscle for focused development.

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