Cable Crossover vs Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press works multiple joints at once, Cable Crossover isolates — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Incline Dumbbell Bench Press and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions compared to 7,891 for Cable Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Incline Dumbbell Bench Press 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 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Incline Dumbbell Bench Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 26,837 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 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the dumbbell so that it is next to your chest.
- 2. At this time, your forearm should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Slowly lift the dumbbell back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you can't lower the dumbbell to chest height, please lower it as much as you can without straining.
- 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as this can put strain on your shoulders.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your hips come off the bench.
For a full Incline Dumbbell Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Incline Dumbbell Bench Press?
Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions against 7,891 for Cable 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 Incline Dumbbell Bench Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Incline Dumbbell Bench Press loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Incline Dumbbell Bench Press need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Incline Dumbbell Bench Press needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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