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Around The Worlds vs Cross Over - With Bands

Around The Worlds - starting position
Around The Worlds - ending position
Around The Worlds
intermediate·Dumbbell·compound
Cross Over - With Bands - starting position
Cross Over - With Bands - ending position
Cross Over - With Bands
beginner·Bands·compound

Side-by-Side

Around The Worlds
VS
Cross Over - With Bands
intermediate
Level
beginner
Dumbbell
Equipment
Bands
compound
Mechanic
compound
push
Force
push
Strength
Category
Strength
chest
Primary
chest
shoulders
Secondary
bicepsshoulders

Muscle Analysis

Shared

chestshoulders

Only in Cross Over - With Bands

biceps

Instructions

Around The Worlds

1

Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.

2

Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.

3

Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.

Cross Over - With Bands

1

Secure an exercise band around a stationary post.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale.

6

Perform for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Cross Over - With Bands is beginner and uses bands. Choose Cross Over - With Bands if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge.

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