Low Cable Crossover vs Knee Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Knee Push Up works multiple joints at once, Low Cable Crossover isolates — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Chest day.
Compare the benefits of Low Cable Crossover and Knee Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Low Cable Crossover vs Knee Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Knee Push Up more often — 2,891 sessions compared to 1,979 for Low Cable Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Cable Crossover and Knee Push Up 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 Knee Push Up Differ
| What differs | Low Cable Crossover | Knee Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,979 sessions | 2,891 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 Knee Push Up
Knee Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 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 Knee Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Knee Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Low Cable Crossover or Knee Push Up?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Low Cable Crossover and Knee Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Low Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Knee Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Low Cable Crossover and Knee Push Up need?
Low Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Knee Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Knee Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Low Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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