Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Cable Woodchopper
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions vs 184. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Captains Chair Leg Raise and Cable Woodchopper and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Cable Woodchopper: 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 184 for Cable Woodchopper.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Captains Chair Leg Raise and Cable Woodchopper 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 Cable Woodchopper Differ
| What differs | Captains Chair Leg Raise | Cable Woodchopper |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,849 sessions | 184 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Captains Chair Leg Raise or Cable Woodchopper?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 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.
What equipment do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Cable Woodchopper need?
Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine, and Cable Woodchopper needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Captains Chair Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Woodchopper once your form holds up.
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