Cable Crunch vs Full Plank
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions vs 341. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Full Plank and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Full Plank: 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 341 for Full Plank.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Full Plank 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 Full Plank Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Full Plank |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs, chest, and glutes |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 341 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 Full Plank
Full Plank Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Extend your elbows and maintain a position where your shoulders and arms are vertical, keeping your feet narrower than shoulder-width apart.
- 2. Imagine there is a long stick behind your back and align your head, waist, hips, and legs in a straight line.
- 3. Raise your toes, engage your core and glutes, and hold the position.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line and be careful not to let your back sag.
For a full Full Plank guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Full Plank exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Full Plank?
Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions against 341 for Full Plank. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crunch and Full Plank work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crunch loads abs, and Full Plank loads abs, chest, and glutes.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Full Plank need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Full Plank needs bodyweight only.
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