Cable Crunch vs Heel Touch Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Heel Touch Crunch more often — 6,346 sessions vs 2,520. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Heel Touch Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Heel Touch Crunch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Heel Touch Crunch more often — 6,346 sessions compared to 2,520 for Cable Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Heel Touch 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 Heel Touch Crunch Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Heel Touch Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 6,346 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 Heel Touch Crunch
Heel Touch Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lie down with your knees raised and lift your shoulders off the ground.
- 2. With your shoulders lifted, reach out with your hand towards one heel.
- 3. Return to the starting position and reach out with your hand towards the opposite heel.
Coach's Tips
- The upper part of your body should not touch the floor throughout the movement.
For a full Heel Touch Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Heel Touch Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Heel Touch Crunch?
Planfit users log Heel Touch Crunch more often — 6,346 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.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Heel Touch Crunch need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Heel Touch Crunch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Heel Touch Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crunch once your form holds up.
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