Low Cable Crossover vs Weighted Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Low Cable Crossover more often — 1,979 sessions vs 371. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Cable Crossover and Weighted Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Low Cable Crossover vs Weighted Dips: 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 371 for Weighted Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Cable Crossover and Weighted 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 Weighted Dips Differ
| What differs | Low Cable Crossover | Weighted Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a dip bar |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,979 sessions | 371 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 Weighted Dips
Weighted 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
- 1. This is a very advanced exercise, so please try it when dips are too easy for you.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Weighted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Dips exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Low Cable Crossover or Weighted Dips?
Planfit users log Low Cable Crossover more often — 1,979 sessions against 371 for Weighted Dips. 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 Weighted Dips work the same muscles?
Not quite. Low Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Weighted Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Low Cable Crossover and Weighted Dips need?
Low Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Weighted Dips needs a dip bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Low Cable Crossover is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Dips once your form holds up.
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