Cable Crunch vs Side Leg Raise
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions vs 244. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Crunch and Side Leg Raise and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Crunch vs Side Leg Raise: 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 244 for Side Leg Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Crunch and Side Leg Raise 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 Side Leg Raise Differ
| What differs | Cable Crunch | Side Leg Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | outer thighs and abs |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,520 sessions | 244 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 Side Leg Raise
Side Leg Raise Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your foot away from the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If it's too difficult, try doing it lying on your side without lifting your body.
For a full Side Leg Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Side Leg Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Crunch or Side Leg Raise?
Planfit users log Cable Crunch more often — 2,520 sessions against 244 for Side Leg Raise. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Crunch and Side Leg Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Crunch loads abs, and Side Leg Raise loads outer thighs and abs.
What equipment do Cable Crunch and Side Leg Raise need?
Cable Crunch needs a machine, and Side Leg Raise needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Side Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crunch once your form holds up.
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