Barbell Pullover vs Arm Crossover (Chest)

Maximizing Your Chest Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Arm Crossover more often — 461 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Barbell Pullover vs Arm Crossover (Chest) : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Arm Crossover (Chest) more often — 461 sessions compared to 147 for Barbell Pullover.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Barbell Pullover and Arm Crossover (Chest) differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Barbell Pullover

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Barbell Pullover muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Slowly lower the barbell over your head.
  2. 2. At this time, your chest and back should be sufficiently stretched.
  3. 3. Slowly lift the barbell to return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. If you can't lower the barbell all the way to the top of your head, please lower it as much as you can without overexerting yourself.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Barbell Pullover, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Barbell Pullover Guide page of our blog!

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How to Arm Crossover (Chest)

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Arm Crossover (Chest) muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Stand and cross your arms in front of your chest.
  2. 2. Cross over by moving one arm over your chest at a time.
  3. 3. Repeat the exercise.

Coach's Comment

  1. Keep your upper body straight.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Arm Crossover (Chest), alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Arm Crossover (Chest) Guide page of our blog!

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