Best Body-Solid Chest Press and Pec Fly Machines

Chest press and pec fly machines train the same muscle group from two different angles — a press moves weight away from your body, while a fly brings your arms together in an arc. The best selectorized chest press pec fly machine setup usually means having both movements covered, and Body-Solid's lineup gives you selectorized versions of each plus a free-weight bench to round out the mix. Here's the full breakdown.

Chest Press vs. Pec Fly: Why Your Chest Day Needs Both

A chest press primarily works the pecs, front delts, and triceps through a pushing motion, while a pec fly isolates the pecs more directly by removing much of the triceps' contribution. Programming both into a chest day — press for load and pushing strength, fly for isolation and stretch — is a standard approach in both commercial gym floor plans and serious home gym builds, which is why Body-Solid offers dedicated selectorized machines for each rather than a single combo unit.

S2CPX Series 2 Chest Press

Price: $3,375 | Weight Stack: 210 lb. standard (310 lb. upgrade) | Dimensions: 44"L x 55"W x 69"H | Product Weight: 450 lbs.

The S2CPX is Body-Solid's Series 2 selectorized chest press, starting with a 210 lb. stack and upgradable to 310 lb. for facilities that need higher-capacity headroom. Selectorized loading means members change weight with a pin instead of loading plates, which keeps a busy chest press station moving quickly between sets — a real factor on a commercial gym floor during peak hours.

Best for: Commercial facilities or serious home gyms that want fast weight changes and long-term upgrade headroom on chest press.

S2PECX Series 2 Pec Fly

Price: $3,375 | Weight Stack: 160 lb. standard (235 lb. upgrade) | Dimensions: 58"L x 59"W x 72"H | Product Weight: 422 lbs.

The S2PECX is the pec fly counterpart to the S2CPX, sharing the same Series 2 build quality at the same price point but with a 160 lb. base stack (235 lb. upgrade) sized appropriately for an isolation movement. Pairing the S2CPX and S2PECX side by side gives a facility a complete selectorized chest station covering both compound pressing and isolated fly work.

Best for: Facilities pairing it with the S2CPX for a complete selectorized chest press and pec fly station.

GPM65B Pec Fly

Price: $915 | Frame: 2"x2" high-tensile strength steel | Dimensions: 42"L x 66"H, 24"–54"W (arms folded/extended)

The GPM65B is a plate-loaded pec fly at less than a third of the S2PECX's price, with a 2"x2" high-tensile steel frame and arms that fold from 24" to 54"W depending on position. Because it's plate-loaded, there's no fixed stack ceiling to outgrow, and the folding arm design lets it tuck into a smaller footprint than a full selectorized stack machine when not in use.

Best for: Home gyms and budget-conscious buyers who want a dedicated pec fly without selectorized-stack pricing.

GDIB46LB PowerCenter Bench

Price: $1,060 | Dimensions: 77"L x 46"W x 43"H | Product Weight: 110 lbs.

The GDIB46LB isn't a chest press or pec fly machine — it's a heavy-duty free-weight bench that rounds out a chest day for lifters who also want barbell or dumbbell pressing alongside machine work. At 110 lbs. and a 77"L footprint, it's a stable platform for flat and incline free-weight pressing to complement either selectorized machine above.

Best for: Lifters who want a solid free-weight bench to pair with machine-based chest press and pec fly work.

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Selectorized vs. Plate-Loaded: Which Chest Machine Fits Your Gym?

The S2CPX and S2PECX both use Body-Solid's Series 2 selectorized stacks, which cost more up front but change weight faster and require no loose plate storage — the right call for a commercial gym floor or a home gym owner who values convenience over cost. The GPM65B trades that convenience for a plate-loaded design at less than a third of the price, with no fixed stack ceiling to eventually outgrow. Round out either setup with the GDIB46LB PowerCenter Bench if free-weight pressing is part of your program too.

Why Buy From Everything Gyms?

As an authorized Body-Solid dealer, Everything Gyms ships every chest press and pec fly machine on this list free of charge from Body-Solid's warehouse near Chicago. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and Body-Solid's full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Body-Solid S2CP chest press good for a commercial gym floor?
Yes. The S2CPX uses a 210 lb. selectorized stack (upgradable to 310 lb.) built on Body-Solid's Series 2 commercial platform, designed for the fast pin-based weight changes a busy gym floor needs.

Pec deck vs. chest fly machine — is there a difference?
"Pec deck" and "pec fly machine" describe the same type of equipment. Body-Solid offers this as the selectorized S2PECX or the plate-loaded GPM65B, both isolating the chest through an arm-arc fly motion rather than a pressing motion.

Should I buy a selectorized or plate-loaded chest machine?
Selectorized machines like the S2CPX and S2PECX offer faster weight changes and no loose plates to manage, ideal for commercial use. Plate-loaded options like the GPM65B cost significantly less and have no fixed stack ceiling, which suits budget-conscious home gyms.

What's the best machine for pecs — a press or a fly?
Both. A chest press (S2CPX) builds pressing strength and overall chest mass with help from the triceps and shoulders, while a pec fly (S2PECX or GPM65B) isolates the chest more directly. Most complete chest programs use both.

Does the GDIB46LB PowerCenter Bench work with the S2CPX or S2PECX?
The GDIB46LB is a standalone free-weight bench, not an attachment for the S2CPX or S2PECX. It's meant to sit alongside those machines for lifters who also want barbell or dumbbell pressing in their routine.

Ready to build out your chest day? Shop the selectorized S2CPX Chest Press and S2PECX Pec Fly, the budget-friendly GPM65B, or the GDIB46LB PowerCenter Bench for free-weight work — all ship free from Everything Gyms, an authorized Body-Solid dealer.