Weighted Push Up vs Arm Crossover
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Arm Crossover more often — 461 sessions vs 79. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Push Up and Arm Crossover and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Weighted Push Up vs Arm Crossover: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Arm Crossover more often — 461 sessions compared to 79 for Weighted Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted 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 Weighted Push Up and Arm Crossover Differ
| What differs | Weighted Push Up | Arm Crossover |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and front delts | |
| Equipment | a standard setup | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 79 sessions | 461 sessions |
How to Do Weighted Push Up
Weighted Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower your body until your chest is close to the floor by bending your elbows.
- 2. After feeling tension in your chest and pausing, push your body back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- 3. Maintain a straight line to prevent your hips from sagging or rising too high when your body is lifted.
- 4. Repeat the same movement for the specified number of repetitions.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Gradually increase the weight without putting strain on your waist and shoulders.
- 2. Engage your abdomen and glutes to prevent your back from sagging.
- 3. If you feel pain in your shoulders or wrists, stop immediately and adjust the weight.
For a full Weighted Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted 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, Weighted Push Up or Arm Crossover?
Planfit users log Arm Crossover more often — 461 sessions against 79 for Weighted Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Weighted Push Up and Arm Crossover work the same muscles?
Not quite. Weighted Push Up loads chest, triceps, and front delts, and Arm Crossover loads .
What equipment do Weighted Push Up and Arm Crossover need?
Weighted Push Up needs a standard setup, and Arm Crossover needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Arm Crossover is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Push Up once your form holds up.
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