Dips vs Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions vs 466. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dips and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Dips vs Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push: 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 466 for Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push 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 Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push Differ
| What differs | Dips | Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 466 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 Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push
Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Cross your arms in front of your chest and bring your hands together.
- 2. Perform a push by pushing your arms out.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Dips or Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push?
Planfit users log Dips more often — 9,623 sessions against 466 for Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dips and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push loads .
What equipment do Dips and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push need?
Dips needs a dip bar, and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push is the easier place to start. Move to Dips once your form holds up.
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