Cable Crossover vs Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 466. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable 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 Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions compared to 466 for Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable 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 Cable Crossover and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 466 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 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, Cable Crossover or Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 466 for Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crossover and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push loads .
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, 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 Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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