Wide Push Up vs Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 3. Compare Chest form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Wide Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Wide Push Up vs Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Wide Push Up more often — 494 sessions compared to 466 for Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Wide Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push Differ
| What differs | Wide Push Up | Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, front delts, and triceps | |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 494 sessions | 466 sessions |
How to Do Wide Push Up
Wide Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the ground.
- 2. 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 Wide Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push
Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Cross your arms in front of your chest and bring your hands together.
- 2. Perform a push by pushing your arms out.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your upper body straight.
For a full Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Wide Push Up or Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Wide Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push work the same muscles?
Not quite. Wide Push Up loads chest, front delts, and triceps, and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push loads .
What equipment do Wide Push Up and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push need?
Wide Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Criss Cross Arm Prayer Push is the easier place to start. Move to Wide Push Up once your form holds up.
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