Cable Woodchopper vs Heel Touch Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Heel Touch Crunch more often — 6,346 sessions vs 184. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Woodchopper and Heel Touch Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cable Woodchopper vs Heel Touch Crunch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Heel Touch Crunch more often — 6,346 sessions compared to 184 for Cable Woodchopper.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Woodchopper and Heel Touch 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 Woodchopper and Heel Touch Crunch Differ
| What differs | Cable Woodchopper | Heel Touch Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 184 sessions | 6,346 sessions |
How to Do Cable Woodchopper
Cable Woodchopper Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Pull diagonally downwards as if chopping a tree from top to bottom.
- 2. Rotate the pelvis and upper body together, and slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Don't just twist your waist; rotate with your core and hips.
- 2. Proceed with a manageable weight that you can control without momentum.
For a full Cable Woodchopper guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Woodchopper exercise guide.
How to Do Heel Touch Crunch
Heel Touch Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lie down with your knees raised and lift your shoulders off the ground.
- 2. With your shoulders lifted, reach out with your hand towards one heel.
- 3. Return to the starting position and reach out with your hand towards the opposite heel.
Coach's Tips
- The upper part of your body should not touch the floor throughout the movement.
For a full Heel Touch Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Heel Touch Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Cable Woodchopper or Heel Touch Crunch?
Planfit users log Heel Touch Crunch more often — 6,346 sessions against 184 for Cable Woodchopper. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Woodchopper and Heel Touch Crunch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Woodchopper loads abs and quads, and Heel Touch Crunch loads abs.
What equipment do Cable Woodchopper and Heel Touch Crunch need?
Cable Woodchopper needs a machine, and Heel Touch Crunch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Heel Touch Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Woodchopper once your form holds up.
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