Push Up vs Arm Crossover
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions vs 461. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Push Up and Arm Crossover and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Push Up vs Arm Crossover: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions compared to 461 for Arm Crossover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Push Up 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 Push Up and Arm Crossover Differ
| What differs | Push Up | Arm Crossover |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 10,535 sessions | 461 sessions |
How to Do Push Up
Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. 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 Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Push Up 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, Push Up or Arm Crossover?
Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 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 Push Up and Arm Crossover work the same muscles?
Not quite. Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Arm Crossover loads .
What equipment do Push Up and Arm Crossover need?
Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Arm Crossover needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Arm Crossover is the easier place to start. Move to Push Up once your form holds up.
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