Cable Crossover vs Weighted Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions vs 371. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crossover and Weighted Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Crossover vs Weighted Dips: 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 371 for Weighted Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crossover and Weighted Dips 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 Weighted Dips Differ
| What differs | Cable Crossover | Weighted Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a dip bar |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,891 sessions | 371 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 Weighted Dips
Weighted Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a very advanced exercise, so please try it when dips are too easy for you.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Weighted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Dips exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Crossover or Weighted Dips?
Planfit users log Cable Crossover more often — 7,891 sessions against 371 for Weighted Dips. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crossover and Weighted Dips work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Weighted Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Cable Crossover and Weighted Dips need?
Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Weighted Dips needs a dip bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Crossover is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Dips once your form holds up.
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