Cable Crossover vs Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 1,176. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Standing Straight Arm Chest 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 1,176 for Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Standing Straight Arm Chest 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 1,176 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and extend your arms straight, lightly making fists.
- 2. Spread your arms to the sides and perform a chest fly.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Straighten your upper body.
For a full Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 1,176 for Standing Straight Arm Chest 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly loads .
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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