AB Wheel vs Hollow
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log AB Wheel more often — 2,440 sessions vs 426. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of AB Wheel and Hollow and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
AB Wheel vs Hollow: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log AB Wheel more often — 2,440 sessions compared to 426 for Hollow.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. AB Wheel and Hollow differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How AB Wheel and Hollow Differ
| What differs | AB Wheel | Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and back | abs and quads |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,440 sessions | 426 sessions |
How to Do AB Wheel
AB Wheel Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Push the app wheel forward while engaging your core.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. When pushing the ab wheel, engage your abs so that your lower back does not bend, and be careful not to strain your lower back.
- 2. Since fully extending your body is very difficult, at first, roll out only a short distance that does not cause lower back pain to adjust the difficulty.
For a full AB Wheel guide with alternatives and benefits, see the AB Wheel exercise guide.
How to Do Hollow
Hollow Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your upper body while keeping your feet off the ground.
- 2. Hold while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- In the holding position, only your hips should be touching the ground.
For a full Hollow guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hollow exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, AB Wheel or Hollow?
Planfit users log AB Wheel more often — 2,440 sessions against 426 for Hollow. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do AB Wheel and Hollow work the same muscles?
Not quite. AB Wheel loads abs and back, and Hollow loads abs and quads.
What equipment do AB Wheel and Hollow need?
AB Wheel needs a machine, and Hollow needs bodyweight only.
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