Pec Deck Fly vs Criss Cross Arm Lift
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions vs 423. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Fly and Criss Cross Arm Lift and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Pec Deck Fly vs Criss Cross Arm Lift: 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 423 for Criss Cross Arm Lift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Fly and Criss Cross Arm Lift 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 Criss Cross Arm Lift Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Fly | Criss Cross Arm Lift |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 423 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 Criss Cross Arm Lift
Criss Cross Arm Lift Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Cross your arms in front of your chest.
- 2. Raise your arms to the side.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Straighten your arms.
For a full Criss Cross Arm Lift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Criss Cross Arm Lift exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Pec Deck Fly or Criss Cross Arm Lift?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Fly more often — 43,845 sessions against 423 for Criss Cross Arm Lift. 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 Criss Cross Arm Lift work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Fly loads chest and biceps, and Criss Cross Arm Lift loads .
What equipment do Pec Deck Fly and Criss Cross Arm Lift need?
Pec Deck Fly needs a machine, and Criss Cross Arm Lift needs bodyweight only.
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