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Half Chest Fly Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Double Pulse Elbow Fly demonstration

Double Pulse Elbow Fly
2
Punching Jack demonstration

Punching Jack
3
Arm Crossover Chest Out demonstration

Arm Crossover Chest Out
4
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
5
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
6
Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch demonstration

Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch
7
Prayer Push demonstration

Prayer Push
8
Standing Plate Press demonstration

Standing Plate Press
9
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
10
Hands Behind Head Chest Squeeze demonstration

Hands Behind Head Chest Squeeze
11
Twist Push-Up demonstration

Twist Push-Up
12
Bodyweight Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Half Chest Fly trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Serratus Anterior

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