Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Rotation Push 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 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Captains Chair Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Captains Chair Leg Raise vs Rotation Push 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 8 for Rotation Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Captains Chair Leg Raise and Rotation Push 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 Rotation Push Up Differ
| What differs | Captains Chair Leg Raise | Rotation Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | chest, abs, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 9,849 sessions | 8 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 Rotation Push Up
Rotation Push Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. As you rise, lift one arm towards the ceiling.
- 4. Then, lower yourself back down while placing the other arm on the ground.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 6. Please repeat the same with the opposite arm.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Rotation Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rotation Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Captains Chair Leg Raise or Rotation Push Up?
Planfit users log Captains Chair Leg Raise more often — 9,849 sessions against 8 for Rotation Push Up. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Captains Chair Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Rotation Push Up loads chest, abs, and triceps.
What equipment do Captains Chair Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up need?
Captains Chair Leg Raise needs a machine, and Rotation Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Captains Chair Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Rotation Push Up once your form holds up.
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