Band Crossover vs Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push more often — 466 sessions vs 131. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Crossover and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Band Crossover 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 131 for Band Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Crossover 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 Crossover and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push Differ
| What differs | Band Crossover | Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a resistance band | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 131 sessions | 466 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 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 Crossover or Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push?
Planfit users log Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push more often — 466 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 Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push loads .
What equipment do Band Crossover and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push need?
Band Crossover 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 Crossover once your form holds up.
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