Cable Crunch vs Captains Chair Leg Raise
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions vs 2,520. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Captains Chair Leg Raise and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Captains Chair Leg Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions compared to 2,520 for Cable Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Captains Chair Leg Raise 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 Captains Chair Leg Raise Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Captains Chair Leg Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs and quads |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 9,849 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 Captains Chair Leg Raise
Captains Chair Leg Raise Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Keep your legs straight and lift them up to your waist.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Beginners, be careful not to excessively arch your lower back, and slowly lift your legs.
- 2. When lifting your legs, do not use momentum, and focus on lifting only with the strength of your lower abdominal muscles.
For a full Captains Chair Leg Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Captains Chair Leg Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Captains Chair Leg Raise?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 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 Captains Chair Leg Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crunch loads abs, and Captains Chair Leg Raise loads abs and quads.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Captains Chair Leg Raise need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Captains Chair Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crunch once your form holds up.
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