Diamond Push Up vs Criss Cross Arm Lift
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Criss Cross Arm Lift is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 4. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Diamond Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Diamond Push Up vs Criss Cross Arm Lift: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Diamond Push Up more often — 696 sessions compared to 423 for Criss Cross Arm Lift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Diamond Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Diamond Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift Differ
| What differs | Diamond Push Up | Criss Cross Arm Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and triceps | |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 696 sessions | 423 sessions |
How to Do Diamond Push Up
Diamond Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower until your chest is just about to touch your hands.
- 2. Engage your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as far as you can without straining your elbows.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Diamond Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Diamond Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Criss Cross Arm Lift
Criss Cross Arm Lift Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Cross your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Raise your arms to the side.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Straighten your arms.
For a full Criss Cross Arm Lift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Criss Cross Arm Lift exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Diamond Push Up or Criss Cross Arm Lift?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Diamond Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift work the same muscles?
Not quite. Diamond Push Up loads chest and triceps, and Criss Cross Arm Lift loads .
What equipment do Diamond Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift need?
Diamond Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Criss Cross Arm Lift needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Criss Cross Arm Lift is the easier place to start. Move to Diamond Push Up once your form holds up.
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