Cable Crunch vs Oblique Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions vs 963. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Oblique Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Oblique Crunch: 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 963 for Oblique Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Oblique 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 Oblique Crunch Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Oblique Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 963 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 Oblique Crunch
Oblique Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your upper body to the side and contract your side.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Without raising your upper body using the arm placed on the floor, lift your upper body using your core strength.
- 2. If you excessively bend your neck or use momentum, it can strain your neck or lower back.
- 3. If the movement is difficult, adjust the height you lift and perform the exercise gently.
For a full Oblique Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Oblique Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Oblique Crunch?
Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions against 963 for Oblique 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 Oblique Crunch need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Oblique Crunch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Oblique Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crunch once your form holds up.
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