Captains Chair Leg Raise vs V 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 411. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Captains Chair Leg Raise and V Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Captains Chair Leg Raise vs V 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 411 for V Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Captains Chair Leg Raise and V 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 V Up Differ
| What differs | Captains Chair Leg Raise | V Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,849 sessions | 411 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 V Up
V Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper and lower body so that your fingertips and toes can touch.
- 2. If the movement is too difficult, bend your knees and allow your fingertips to touch your knees.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please move slowly so that your body doesn't shake.
- 2. Since this exercise is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise if it's too hard.
For a full V Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the V Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Captains Chair Leg Raise or V Up?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions against 411 for V Up. 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 V Up need?
Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine, and V Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Captains Chair Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to V Up once your form holds up.
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