Cable Crunch vs Bicycle Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Bicycle Crunch more often — 11,785 sessions vs 2,520. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Bicycle Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Bicycle Crunch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bicycle Crunch more often — 11,785 sessions compared to 2,520 for Cable Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Bicycle Crunch differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Crunch and Bicycle Crunch Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Bicycle Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs and glutes |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 11,785 sessions |
How to Do Cable Crunch
Cable Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please bend your upper body so that your abdominal muscles can contract.
- 2. Imagine that your elbows are touching your thighs.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you choose a weight that is too heavy, it will be difficult to control the exercise, so please select an appropriate weight.
For a full Cable Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Crunch exercise guide.
How to Do Bicycle Crunch
Bicycle Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your upper body so that one elbow touches the opposite knee.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Lift your upper body so that the opposite elbow touches the other knee.
- 4. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Maintain tension in your abdomen and be careful not to strain your neck.
For a full Bicycle Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bicycle Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Bicycle Crunch?
Planfit users log Bicycle Crunch more often — 11,785 sessions against 2,520 for Cable Crunch. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crunch and Bicycle Crunch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crunch loads abs, and Bicycle Crunch loads abs and glutes.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Bicycle Crunch need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Bicycle Crunch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Bicycle Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crunch once your form holds up.
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