Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Knees to Elbow
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions vs 347. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Captains Chair Leg Raise and Knees to Elbow and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Knees to Elbow: 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 347 for Knees to Elbow.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Captains Chair Leg Raise and Knees to Elbow 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 Knees to Elbow Differ
| What differs | Captains Chair Leg Raise | Knees to Elbow |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,849 sessions | 347 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 Knees to Elbow
Knees to Elbow Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Place both hands behind your head and engage your core.
- 2. As you lift your upper body, touch one elbow to the opposite knee.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the same on the other side.
Coach's Tips
- When raising your knees, engage your core and be careful not to twist your body excessively.
For a full Knees to Elbow guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Knees to Elbow exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Captains Chair Leg Raise or Knees to Elbow?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions against 347 for Knees to Elbow. 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 Knees to Elbow work the same muscles?
Not quite. Captains Chair Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Knees to Elbow loads abs.
What equipment do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Knees to Elbow need?
Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine, and Knees to Elbow needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Captains Chair Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Knees to Elbow once your form holds up.
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