Cable Crossover vs Push-up Plus
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 131. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Push-up Plus and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Push-up Plus: 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 131 for Push-up Plus.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Push-up Plus 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 Push-up Plus Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Push-up Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 131 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 Push-up Plus
Push-up Plus Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Take the push-up position.
- 2. Push your shoulders forward and lift your body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Push-up Plus guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Push-up Plus exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Push-up Plus?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 131 for Push-up Plus. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crossover and Push-up Plus work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Push-up Plus loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Push-up Plus need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Push-up Plus needs bodyweight only.
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