Cable Crossover vs Incline Dumbbell Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 2,435. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Incline Dumbbell Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Incline Dumbbell 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 2,435 for Incline Dumbbell Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Incline Dumbbell 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 Incline Dumbbell Fly Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Incline Dumbbell Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 2,435 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 Fly
Incline Dumbbell Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slightly bend your arms and lower the dumbbells to chest height.
- 2. Slowly lift the dumbbells back 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 another exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Incline Dumbbell Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Incline Dumbbell Fly?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 2,435 for Incline Dumbbell 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 Incline Dumbbell Fly need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Incline Dumbbell Fly needs a dumbbell.
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