Cable Crunch vs Plank Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions vs 311. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Plank Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Plank Push Up: 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 311 for Plank Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Plank Push Up 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 Plank Push Up Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Plank Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 311 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 Plank Push Up
Plank Push Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Take the push-up starting position with your arms wider than your shoulders and your feet about hip-width apart.
- 2. Bend one arm and touch the floor with your elbow, then do the same with the opposite arm.
- 3. When lowering your arms, engage your core tightly and maintain a straight line from your head, through your back, to your legs.
- 4. Push up one arm at a time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If your elbows touch the floor, you may experience pain, so I recommend placing a mat or something similar on the floor while exercising.
For a full Plank Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plank Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Plank Push Up?
Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions against 311 for Plank Push Up. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crunch and Plank Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crunch loads abs, and Plank Push Up loads abs, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Plank Push Up need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Plank Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Plank Push Up once your form holds up.
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