Cable Crunch vs Kettlebell Swing
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions vs 1,175. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Kettlebell Swing and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Kettlebell Swing: 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 1,175 for Kettlebell Swing.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Kettlebell Swing 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 Kettlebell Swing Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Kettlebell Swing |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs, front delts, and glutes |
| Equipment | a machine | a kettlebell |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 1,175 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 Kettlebell Swing
Kettlebell Swing Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Hold the kettlebell with both hands and spread your feet wider than shoulder-width with your toes pointing outward.
- 2. Raise the kettlebell to shoulder height, then naturally push your hips back and bend your knees to bring the kettlebell between your legs.
- 3. Momentarily contract your hips while straightening your knees to raise the kettlebell back to shoulder height.
- 4. Keep your arms in a straight line and repeat the movement.
Coach's Tips
- The role of the hips and core is very important in exercise. Just by moving the hips back and forth while engaging the core, the movement can become more natural.
For a full Kettlebell Swing guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Swing exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Kettlebell Swing?
Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions against 1,175 for Kettlebell Swing. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crunch and Kettlebell Swing work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crunch loads abs, and Kettlebell Swing loads abs, front delts, and glutes.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Kettlebell Swing need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Kettlebell Swing needs a kettlebell.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Kettlebell Swing once your form holds up.
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