Band Crossover vs Chest Fly and Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Chest Fly and Push Up more often — 1,111 sessions vs 131. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Crossover and Chest Fly and Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Band Crossover vs Chest Fly and Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Chest Fly and Push Up more often — 1,111 sessions compared to 131 for Band Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Crossover and Chest Fly and Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Band Crossover and Chest Fly and Push Up Differ
| What differs | Band Crossover | Chest Fly and Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a resistance band | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 131 sessions | 1,111 sessions |
How to Do Band Crossover
Band Crossover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Hold the band with both hands, standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2. Cross one arm over the other and pull the band forward.
- 3. After crossing your arms, slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Slightly bend your arms and bring your hands together using your chest muscles.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
For a full Band Crossover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Crossover exercise guide.
How to Do Chest Fly and Push Up
Chest Fly and Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bring your palms together so that your elbows touch in front of your body.
- 2. In that position, raise your arms up towards the sky.
- 3. Return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your shoulders.
For a full Chest Fly and Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chest Fly and Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Band Crossover or Chest Fly and Push Up?
Planfit users log Chest Fly and Push Up more often — 1,111 sessions against 131 for Band Crossover. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Band Crossover and Chest Fly and Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Chest Fly and Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Band Crossover and Chest Fly and Push Up need?
Band Crossover needs a resistance band, and Chest Fly and Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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