Cable Crossover vs Lying Floor Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 1,118. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Lying Floor Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Lying Floor 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 1,118 for Lying Floor Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Lying Floor 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 Lying Floor Fly Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Lying Floor Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 1,118 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 Lying Floor Fly
Lying Floor Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor and stretch your arms to the sides.
- 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Lying Floor Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Floor Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Lying Floor Fly?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 1,118 for Lying Floor Fly. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crossover and Lying Floor Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Lying Floor Fly loads .
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Lying Floor Fly need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Lying Floor Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lying Floor Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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