Low Cable Crossover vs Assisted Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Assisted Dips works multiple joints at once, Low Cable Crossover isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Low Cable Crossover and Assisted Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Low Cable Crossover vs Assisted Dips: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,621 sessions compared to 1,979 for Low Cable Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Cable Crossover and Assisted Dips differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Low Cable Crossover and Assisted Dips Differ
| What differs | Low Cable Crossover | Assisted Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Machine type | cable-driven | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,979 sessions | 13,621 sessions |
How to Do Low Cable Crossover
Low Cable Crossover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. With your arms slightly bent, use your chest muscles to bring your hands together.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please use a light weight as this exercise can put strain on the shoulders.
- 2. If you experience pain in your shoulders, please stop and switch to another exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Low Cable Crossover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Low Cable Crossover exercise guide.
How to Do Assisted Dips
Assisted Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- If you go down too much, you could injure your shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Assisted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Assisted Dips exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Low Cable Crossover or Assisted Dips?
Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,621 sessions against 1,979 for Low Cable Crossover. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Low Cable Crossover and Assisted Dips work the same muscles?
Not quite. Low Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Assisted Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Low Cable Crossover and Assisted Dips need?
Low Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Assisted Dips needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Assisted Dips is the easier place to start. Move to Low Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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