Cable Crossover vs Knee Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Knee Push Up works multiple joints at once, Cable Crossover isolates — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Knee Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Knee Push Up: 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 2,891 for Knee Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Knee Push Up 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 Knee Push Up Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Knee Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 2,891 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 Knee Push Up
Knee Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Knee Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Knee Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Knee Push Up?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 2,891 for Knee Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crossover and Knee Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Knee Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Knee Push Up need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Knee Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Knee Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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