Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Plank Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions vs 311. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Captains Chair Leg Raise and Plank Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Plank Push Up: 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 311 for Plank Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Captains Chair Leg Raise and Plank Push Up 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 Plank Push Up Differ
| What differs | Captains Chair Leg Raise | Plank Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,849 sessions | 311 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 Plank Push Up
Plank Push Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Take the push-up starting position with your arms wider than your shoulders and your feet about hip-width apart.
- 2. Bend one arm and touch the floor with your elbow, then do the same with the opposite arm.
- 3. When lowering your arms, engage your core tightly and maintain a straight line from your head, through your back, to your legs.
- 4. Push up one arm at a time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If your elbows touch the floor, you may experience pain, so I recommend placing a mat or something similar on the floor while exercising.
For a full Plank Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plank Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Captains Chair Leg Raise or Plank Push Up?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions against 311 for Plank Push Up. 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 Plank Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Captains Chair Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Plank Push Up loads abs, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Plank Push Up need?
Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine, and Plank Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Captains Chair Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Plank Push Up once your form holds up.
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