Low Cable Crossover vs Incline Chest Press Machine
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Incline Chest Press Machine 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 Incline Chest Press Machine and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Low Cable Crossover vs Incline Chest Press Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,189 sessions compared to 1,979 for Low Cable Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Cable Crossover and Incline Chest Press Machine 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 Incline Chest Press Machine Differ
| What differs | Low Cable Crossover | Incline Chest Press Machine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16,189 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 Incline Chest Press Machine
Incline Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle hard.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you fully extend your elbow, it may strain, so it doesn't extend all the way.
For a full Incline Chest Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Chest Press Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Low Cable Crossover or Incline Chest Press Machine?
Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,189 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 Incline Chest Press Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Low Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Incline Chest Press Machine loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Low Cable Crossover and Incline Chest Press Machine need?
Low Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Incline Chest Press Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Chest Press Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Low Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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