Push Up vs Arm Crossover (Chest)

Maximizing 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.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Push Up vs Arm Crossover (Chest) : Which is Better?

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 (Chest).

Popularity is not the whole answer. Push Up and Arm Crossover (Chest) differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Push Up

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Push Up muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
  2. 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3. Engage your chest and return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
  2. 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Push Up, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Push Up Guide page of our blog!

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How to Arm Crossover (Chest)

Arm Crossover (Chest) gif

Arm Crossover (Chest) muscles worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Stand and cross your arms in front of your chest.
  2. 2. Cross over by moving one arm over your chest at a time.
  3. 3. Repeat the exercise.

Coach's Comment

  1. Keep your upper body straight.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Arm Crossover (Chest), alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Arm Crossover (Chest) Guide page of our blog!

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