Band Crossover vs Standing Elbow Touch
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Standing Elbow Touch more often — 431 sessions vs 131. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Crossover and Standing Elbow Touch and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Band Crossover vs Standing Elbow Touch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Standing Elbow Touch more often — 431 sessions compared to 131 for Band Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Crossover and Standing Elbow Touch 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 Standing Elbow Touch Differ
| What differs | Band Crossover | Standing Elbow Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a resistance band | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 131 sessions | 431 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 Standing Elbow Touch
Standing Elbow Touch Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and bring your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Touch your elbows together.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your arms straight.
For a full Standing Elbow Touch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Elbow Touch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Band Crossover or Standing Elbow Touch?
Planfit users log Standing Elbow Touch more often — 431 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 Standing Elbow Touch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Standing Elbow Touch loads .
What equipment do Band Crossover and Standing Elbow Touch need?
Band Crossover needs a resistance band, and Standing Elbow Touch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Crossover is the easier place to start. Move to Standing Elbow Touch once your form holds up.
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