Cable Crossover vs Lay Down Push-up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 656. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Lay Down Push-up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Lay Down 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 656 for Lay Down Push-up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Lay Down 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 Lay Down Push-up Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Lay Down Push-up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 656 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 Lay Down Push-up
Lay Down Push-up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2. Extend your arms and lift your body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight when doing push-up plus.
For a full Lay Down Push-up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lay Down Push-up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Lay Down Push-up?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 656 for Lay Down 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 Lay Down Push-up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Lay Down Push-up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Lay Down Push-up need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Lay Down Push-up needs bodyweight only.
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