Exercise Comparison
Alternating Floor Press vs Low Cable Crossover
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Floor Press
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.
Low Cable Crossover
To move into the starting position, place the pulleys at the low position, select the resistance to be used and grasp a handle in each hand.
Step forward, gaining tension in the pulleys. Your palms should be facing forward, hands below the waist, and your arms straight. This will be your starting position.
With a slight bend in your arms, draw your hands upward and toward the midline of your body. Your hands should come together in front of your chest, palms facing up.
Return your arms back to the starting position after a brief pause.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Alternating Floor Press is a beginner exercise using kettlebells, while Low Cable Crossover is beginner and uses cable. Choose Alternating Floor Press if you have access to kettlebells, or Low Cable Crossover if you prefer cable. Alternating Floor Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Low Cable Crossover isolates the target muscle for focused development.