Chest Press Machine vs Arm Crossover
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Chest Press Machine more often — 46,851 sessions vs 461. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Chest Press Machine and Arm Crossover and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Chest Press Machine vs Arm Crossover: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Chest Press Machine more often — 46,851 sessions compared to 461 for Arm Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Chest Press Machine and Arm Crossover differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Chest Press Machine and Arm Crossover Differ
| What differs | Chest Press Machine | Arm Crossover |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 46,851 sessions | 461 sessions |
How to Do Chest Press Machine
Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle hard.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you fully extend your elbows, it can strain your elbow joints and the front of your shoulders, so do not extend them all the way.
- 2. If you overarch your lower back, you may feel pain in your lower back, so engage your abs to stabilize your torso.
For a full Chest Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Chest Press Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Crossover
Arm Crossover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and cross your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Cross over by moving one arm over your chest at a time.
- 3. Repeat the exercise.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Arm Crossover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Crossover exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Chest Press Machine or Arm Crossover?
Planfit users log Chest Press Machine more often — 46,851 sessions against 461 for Arm Crossover. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Chest Press Machine and Arm Crossover work the same muscles?
Not quite. Chest Press Machine loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Arm Crossover loads .
What equipment do Chest Press Machine and Arm Crossover need?
Chest Press Machine needs a machine, and Arm Crossover needs bodyweight only.
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