Low Cable Crossover vs Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 4. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Low Cable Crossover and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Low Cable Crossover vs Standing Straight Arm Chest 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 1,176 for Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Cable Crossover and Standing Straight Arm Chest 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Differ
| What differs | Low Cable Crossover | Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,979 sessions | 1,176 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and extend your arms straight, lightly making fists.
- 2. Spread your arms to the sides and perform a chest fly.
- 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Straighten your upper body.
For a full Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Low Cable Crossover or Standing Straight Arm Chest 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 Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly work the same muscles?
Not quite. Low Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly loads .
What equipment do Low Cable Crossover and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly need?
Low Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Straight Arm Chest Fly is the easier place to start. Move to Low Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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