Cable Crunch vs Rotation Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions vs 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Rotation Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Rotation 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 8 for Rotation Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Rotation 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 Rotation Push Up Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Rotation Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | chest, abs, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 8 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 Rotation Push Up
Rotation Push Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. As you rise, lift one arm towards the ceiling.
- 4. Then, lower yourself back down while placing the other arm on the ground.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 6. Please repeat the same with the opposite arm.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Rotation Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rotation Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Rotation Push Up?
Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions against 8 for Rotation 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 Rotation Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crunch loads abs, and Rotation Push Up loads chest, abs, and triceps.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Rotation Push Up need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Rotation Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Rotation Push Up once your form holds up.
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