Cable Crossover vs Bench Cable Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 49. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Bench Cable Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Bench Cable Fly: 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 49 for Bench Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Bench Cable Fly 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 Bench Cable Fly Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Bench Cable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 49 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 Bench Cable Fly
Bench Cable Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower your hands to chest height with your arms slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly raise your hands to 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 Bench Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bench Cable Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Bench Cable Fly?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 49 for Bench Cable Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Bench Cable Fly need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Bench Cable Fly needs a machine.
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