Crunch vs Captains Chair Leg Raise
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions vs 9,849. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Crunch and Captains Chair Leg Raise and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Crunch vs Captains Chair Leg Raise: 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 9,849 for Captains Chair Leg Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Crunch and Captains Chair Leg Raise 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 Captains Chair Leg Raise Differ
| What differs | Crunch | Captains Chair Leg Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs and quads |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 29,245 sessions | 9,849 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Crunch or Captains Chair Leg Raise?
Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions against 9,849 for Captains Chair Leg Raise. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Crunch and Captains Chair Leg Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Crunch loads abs, and Captains Chair Leg Raise loads abs and quads.
What equipment do Crunch and Captains Chair Leg Raise need?
Crunch needs bodyweight only, and Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine.
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