Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Abdominal Machine
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions vs 3,872. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Captains Chair Leg Raise and Abdominal Machine and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Abdominal Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions compared to 3,872 for Abdominal Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Captains Chair Leg Raise and Abdominal Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Captains Chair Leg Raise and Abdominal Machine Differ
| What differs | Captains Chair Leg Raise | Abdominal Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,849 sessions | 3,872 sessions |
How to Do Captains Chair Leg Raise
Captains Chair Leg Raise Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Keep your legs straight and lift them up to your waist.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Beginners, be careful not to excessively arch your lower back, and slowly lift your legs.
- 2. When lifting your legs, do not use momentum, and focus on lifting only with the strength of your lower abdominal muscles.
For a full Captains Chair Leg Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Captains Chair Leg Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Abdominal Machine
Abdominal Machine Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Sit with your buttocks pressed against the edge of the chair, holding the armrests and opening your chest.
- 2. With your abdomen engaged, curl your upper body as if your knees are touching your chest.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping your abdomen tense.
Coach's Tips
- When using the equipment, do not set the weight too high, and use your abdominal muscles to move.
For a full Abdominal Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Abdominal Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Captains Chair Leg Raise or Abdominal Machine?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions against 3,872 for Abdominal Machine. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Abdominal Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Captains Chair Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Abdominal Machine loads abs.
What equipment do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Abdominal Machine need?
Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine, and Abdominal Machine needs a machine.
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