Cable Crunch vs Knees to Elbow
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions vs 347. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Knees to Elbow and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Knees to Elbow: 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 347 for Knees to Elbow.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Knees to Elbow 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 Knees to Elbow Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Knees to Elbow |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 347 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 Knees to Elbow
Knees to Elbow Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Place both hands behind your head and engage your core.
- 2. As you lift your upper body, touch one elbow to the opposite knee.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the same on the other side.
Coach's Tips
- When raising your knees, engage your core and be careful not to twist your body excessively.
For a full Knees to Elbow guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Knees to Elbow exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Knees to Elbow?
Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions against 347 for Knees to Elbow. 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 Knees to Elbow need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Knees to Elbow needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Knees to Elbow is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crunch once your form holds up.
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