Push Up vs Criss Cross Arm Lift
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 sessions vs 423. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Push Up vs Criss Cross Arm Lift: 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 423 for Criss Cross Arm Lift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Push Up 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 Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift Differ
| What differs | Push Up | Criss Cross Arm Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 10,535 sessions | 423 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 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, Push Up or Criss Cross Arm Lift?
Planfit users log Push Up more often — 10,535 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 Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift work the same muscles?
Not quite. Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Criss Cross Arm Lift loads .
What equipment do Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Lift need?
Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Criss Cross Arm Lift needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Criss Cross Arm Lift is the easier place to start. Move to Push Up once your form holds up.
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