Cable Crunch vs Dragon Flag
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions vs 111. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Dragon Flag and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Dragon Flag: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions compared to 111 for Dragon Flag.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Dragon Flag 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 Dragon Flag Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Dragon Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | back, abs, quads, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 111 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 Dragon Flag
Dragon Flag Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your entire body using your shoulders as the pivot.
- 2. Slowly lower yourself while maintaining a straight line with your body.
- 3. Stop before touching the floor and repeat.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you feel pain in your lower back, reduce the angle or stop.
- 2. At first, reduce the range of motion and practice gradually.
For a full Dragon Flag guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dragon Flag exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Dragon Flag?
Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions against 111 for Dragon Flag. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crunch and Dragon Flag work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crunch loads abs, and Dragon Flag loads back, abs, quads, and triceps.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Dragon Flag need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Dragon Flag needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Dragon Flag once your form holds up.
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