Hanging Leg Raise vs Cable Woodchopper
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions vs 184. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hanging Leg Raise and Cable Woodchopper and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Hanging Leg Raise vs Cable Woodchopper: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions compared to 184 for Cable Woodchopper.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hanging Leg Raise 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 Hanging Leg Raise and Cable Woodchopper Differ
| What differs | Hanging Leg Raise | Cable Woodchopper |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs and quads |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,481 sessions | 184 sessions |
How to Do Hanging Leg Raise
Hanging 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
- Since it's a high-difficulty exercise, please substitute it with leg raises if it's too difficult.
For a full Hanging Leg Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hanging Leg Raise 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, Hanging Leg Raise or Cable Woodchopper?
Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 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 Hanging Leg Raise and Cable Woodchopper work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hanging Leg Raise loads abs, and Cable Woodchopper loads abs and quads.
What equipment do Hanging Leg Raise and Cable Woodchopper need?
Hanging Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Cable Woodchopper needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hanging Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Woodchopper once your form holds up.
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