Crunch vs Cable Woodchopper
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions vs 184. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Crunch and Cable Woodchopper and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Crunch vs Cable Woodchopper: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions compared to 184 for Cable Woodchopper.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Crunch and Cable Woodchopper differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Crunch and Cable Woodchopper Differ
| What differs | Crunch | Cable Woodchopper |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs and quads |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 29,245 sessions | 184 sessions |
How to Do Crunch
Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body while keeping your back straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you lift your upper body excessively, it can strain your lower back, so please lift your upper body without raising your back.
- 2. If your neck hurts, support your head with your hands and relax your neck while proceeding.
For a full Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Crunch exercise guide.
How to Do Cable Woodchopper
Cable Woodchopper Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Pull diagonally downwards as if chopping a tree from top to bottom.
- 2. Rotate the pelvis and upper body together, and slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Don't just twist your waist; rotate with your core and hips.
- 2. Proceed with a manageable weight that you can control without momentum.
For a full Cable Woodchopper guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Woodchopper exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Crunch or Cable Woodchopper?
Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions against 184 for Cable Woodchopper. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Crunch and Cable Woodchopper work the same muscles?
Not quite. Crunch loads abs, and Cable Woodchopper loads abs and quads.
What equipment do Crunch and Cable Woodchopper need?
Crunch needs bodyweight only, and Cable Woodchopper needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Woodchopper once your form holds up.
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