Low Cable Crossover vs Lying Floor Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Lying Floor Fly is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 4. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Low Cable Crossover and Lying Floor Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Low Cable Crossover vs Lying Floor Fly: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Low Cable Crossover more often — 1,979 sessions compared to 1,118 for Lying Floor Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Cable Crossover and Lying Floor Fly 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 Lying Floor Fly Differ
| What differs | Low Cable Crossover | Lying Floor Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,979 sessions | 1,118 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 Lying Floor Fly
Lying Floor Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor and stretch your arms to the sides.
- 2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Lying Floor Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Floor Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Low Cable Crossover or Lying Floor Fly?
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 Lying Floor Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Low Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Lying Floor Fly loads .
What equipment do Low Cable Crossover and Lying Floor Fly need?
Low Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Lying Floor Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lying Floor Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Low Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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