Dips vs Arm Crossover
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions vs 461. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dips and Arm Crossover and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dips vs Arm Crossover: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions compared to 461 for Arm Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips 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 Dips and Arm Crossover Differ
| What differs | Dips | Arm Crossover |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a dip bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,623 sessions | 461 sessions |
How to Do Dips
Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you might 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. If you are significantly overweight, it may put strain on your shoulders, so please substitute with other exercises.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dips 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, Dips or Arm Crossover?
Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 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 Dips and Arm Crossover work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Arm Crossover loads .
What equipment do Dips and Arm Crossover need?
Dips needs a dip bar, and Arm Crossover needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Arm Crossover is the easier place to start. Move to Dips once your form holds up.
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