Cable Crossover vs Arm Crossover
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 461. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Arm Crossover and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Arm Crossover: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions compared to 461 for Arm Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Arm Crossover differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Crossover and Arm Crossover Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Arm Crossover |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 461 sessions |
How to Do Cable Crossover
Cable Crossover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. With your arms slightly bent, bring your hands together using your chest muscles.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on the shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to a different exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Cable Crossover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Crossover exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Crossover
Arm Crossover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and cross your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Cross over by moving one arm over your chest at a time.
- 3. Repeat the exercise.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Arm Crossover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Crossover exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Arm Crossover?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 461 for Arm Crossover. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crossover and Arm Crossover work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Arm Crossover loads .
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Arm Crossover need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Arm Crossover needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Arm Crossover is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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