Exercise Comparison
Alternating Floor Press vs Cross Over - With Bands
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Floor Press
Only in Cross Over - With Bands
Instructions
Alternating Floor Press
Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders.
Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward.
Extend both arms, so that the kettlebells are being held above your chest. Lower one kettlebell, bringing it to your chest and turn the wrist in the direction of the locked out kettlebell.
Raise the kettlebell and repeat on the opposite side.
Cross Over - With Bands
Secure an exercise band around a stationary post.
While facing away from the post, grab the handles on both ends of the band and step forward enough to create tension on the band.
Raise your arms to the sides, parallel to the floor, perpendicular to your torso (your torso and the arms should resemble the letter "T") and with the palms facing forward. Have them extended with a slight bend at the elbows. This will be your starting position.
While keeping your arms straight, bring them across your chest in a semicircular motion to the front as you exhale and flex your pecs. Hold the contraction for a second.
Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale.
Perform for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Alternating Floor Press is a beginner exercise using kettlebells, while Cross Over - With Bands is beginner and uses bands. Choose Alternating Floor Press if you have access to kettlebells, or Cross Over - With Bands if you prefer bands.