Assisted Dips vs Criss Cross Arm Lift
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions vs 423. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Assisted Dips and Criss Cross Arm Lift and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Assisted Dips vs Criss Cross Arm Lift: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions compared to 423 for Criss Cross Arm Lift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Assisted Dips and Criss Cross Arm Lift differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Assisted Dips and Criss Cross Arm Lift Differ
| What differs | Assisted Dips | Criss Cross Arm Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 13,620 sessions | 423 sessions |
How to Do Assisted Dips
Assisted Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- If you go down too much, you could injure your shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Assisted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Assisted Dips exercise guide.
How to Do Criss Cross Arm Lift
Criss Cross Arm Lift Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Cross your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Raise your arms to the side.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Straighten your arms.
For a full Criss Cross Arm Lift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Criss Cross Arm Lift exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Assisted Dips or Criss Cross Arm Lift?
Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions against 423 for Criss Cross Arm Lift. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Assisted Dips and Criss Cross Arm Lift work the same muscles?
Not quite. Assisted Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Criss Cross Arm Lift loads .
What equipment do Assisted Dips and Criss Cross Arm Lift need?
Assisted Dips needs a machine, and Criss Cross Arm Lift needs bodyweight only.
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