Low Cable Crossover vs Wide Push Up
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Low Cable Crossover more often — 1,979 sessions vs 494. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Cable Crossover and Wide Push Up and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Low Cable Crossover vs Wide Push Up: 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 494 for Wide Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Cable Crossover and Wide 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 Wide Push Up Differ
| What differs | Low Cable Crossover | Wide Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, biceps, and front delts | chest, front delts, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,979 sessions | 494 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 Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. 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 Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Low Cable Crossover or Wide Push Up?
Planfit users log Low Cable Crossover more often — 1,979 sessions against 494 for Wide Push Up. 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 Wide Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Low Cable Crossover loads chest, biceps, and front delts, and Wide Push Up loads chest, front delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Low Cable Crossover and Wide Push Up need?
Low Cable Crossover needs a machine, and Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Low Cable Crossover once your form holds up.
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