Incline Push Up vs Criss Cross Arm Lift
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions vs 423. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline 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 Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions compared to 423 for Criss Cross Arm Lift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline 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 Incline Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift Differ
| What differs | Incline Push Up | Criss Cross Arm Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,296 sessions | 423 sessions |
How to Do Incline Push Up
Incline Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower down until just before your chest touches.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Incline Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline 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, Incline Push Up or Criss Cross Arm Lift?
Planfit users log Incline Push Up more often — 4,296 sessions against 423 for Criss Cross Arm Lift. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Incline Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Criss Cross Arm Lift loads .
What equipment do Incline Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift need?
Incline Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Criss Cross Arm Lift needs bodyweight only.
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