Cable Crossover vs Shoulder Tab Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 272. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Shoulder Tab Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Shoulder Tab 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 272 for Shoulder Tab Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Shoulder Tab 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Shoulder Tab 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 | 272 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up
Shoulder Tab 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. Touch the opposite shoulder with one hand 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Shoulder Tab Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Shoulder Tab Push Up?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 272 for Shoulder Tab 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 Shoulder Tab Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Shoulder Tab Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Shoulder Tab Push Up need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Shoulder Tab Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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