Pec Deck Fly vs Arm Crossover
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions vs 461. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Fly and Arm Crossover and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Pec Deck Fly vs Arm Crossover: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions compared to 461 for Arm Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Fly and Arm Crossover differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Pec Deck Fly and Arm Crossover Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Fly | Arm Crossover |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest and biceps | |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 43,845 sessions | 461 sessions |
How to Do Pec Deck Fly
Pec Deck Fly 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 light weights as this exercise can put strain on your shoulders.
- 2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and substitute with another exercise.
- 3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.
For a full Pec Deck Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pec Deck Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Crossover
Arm Crossover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Stand and cross your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Cross over by moving one arm over your chest at a time.
- 3. Repeat the exercise.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Arm Crossover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Crossover exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Pec Deck Fly or Arm Crossover?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions against 461 for Arm Crossover. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Pec Deck Fly and Arm Crossover work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Fly loads chest and biceps, and Arm Crossover loads .
What equipment do Pec Deck Fly and Arm Crossover need?
Pec Deck Fly needs a machine, and Arm Crossover needs bodyweight only.
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