Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Sit 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 3,693. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Captains Chair Leg Raise and Sit Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Sit 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 3,693 for Sit Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Captains Chair Leg Raise and Sit 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 Sit Up Differ
| What differs | Captains Chair Leg Raise | Sit Up |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3,693 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 Sit Up
Sit Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body so that you can sit up straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you have pain in your lower back, avoid sit-ups and substitute with crunches.
- 2. When lifting your upper body, be careful not to overextend your lower back or pull your neck too much.
For a full Sit Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Sit Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Captains Chair Leg Raise or Sit Up?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions against 3,693 for Sit 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 Sit Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Captains Chair Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Sit Up loads abs.
What equipment do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Sit Up need?
Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine, and Sit Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Captains Chair Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Sit Up once your form holds up.
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