Band Chest Fly vs Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 2. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Band Chest Fly and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Band Chest Fly vs Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push more often — 466 sessions compared to 239 for Band Chest Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Chest Fly and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Band Chest Fly and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push Differ
| What differs | Band Chest Fly | Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | |
| Equipment | a resistance band | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 239 sessions | 466 sessions |
How to Do Band Chest Fly
Band Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Hold the band with both hands, standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2. Spread your arms to the sides and bring the band together in front of your chest.
- 3. Slowly open your arms and return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. With your arms slightly bent, bring your hands together using your chest muscles.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
For a full Band Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Chest Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push
Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Cross your arms in front of your chest and bring your hands together.
- 2. Perform a push by pushing your arms out.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Band Chest Fly or Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Band Chest Fly and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Chest Fly loads chest and biceps, and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push loads .
What equipment do Band Chest Fly and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push need?
Band Chest Fly needs a resistance band, and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push is the easier place to start. Move to Band Chest Fly once your form holds up.
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