Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Dumbbell Side Bend
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions vs 3,811. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Captains Chair Leg Raise and Dumbbell Side Bend and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Dumbbell Side Bend: 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 3,811 for Dumbbell Side Bend.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Captains Chair Leg Raise and Dumbbell Side Bend 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 Dumbbell Side Bend Differ
| What differs | Captains Chair Leg Raise | Dumbbell Side Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,849 sessions | 3,811 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 Dumbbell Side Bend
Dumbbell Side Bend Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body to the side and lower the dumbbell down.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Excessive weight can put strain on your back, so please proceed with a lighter weight.
For a full Dumbbell Side Bend guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Side Bend exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Captains Chair Leg Raise or Dumbbell Side Bend?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions against 3,811 for Dumbbell Side Bend. 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 Dumbbell Side Bend work the same muscles?
Not quite. Captains Chair Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Dumbbell Side Bend loads abs.
What equipment do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Dumbbell Side Bend need?
Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine, and Dumbbell Side Bend needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Captains Chair Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Side Bend once your form holds up.
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