Criss Cross vs Rotation Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Criss Cross more often — 188 sessions vs 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Criss Cross and Rotation Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Criss Cross vs Rotation Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Criss Cross more often — 188 sessions compared to 8 for Rotation Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Criss Cross 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 Criss Cross and Rotation Push Up Differ
| What differs | Criss Cross | Rotation Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs, quads, and glutes | chest, abs, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 188 sessions | 8 sessions |
How to Do Criss Cross
Criss Cross Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor and raise both legs towards the sky at a 60-degree angle while keeping them together.
- 2. Interlock your fingers behind your head and lift your head off the floor.
- 3. Keep your toes pointed and prepare by looking at your toes.
- 4. Bend your right elbow and think of it touching your left knee while bending your knee and folding your upper body.
- 5. Do the same on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- If it's difficult because it's a high-intensity exercise, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Criss Cross guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Criss Cross 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, Criss Cross or Rotation Push Up?
Planfit users log Criss Cross more often — 188 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 Criss Cross and Rotation Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Criss Cross loads abs, quads, and glutes, and Rotation Push Up loads chest, abs, and triceps.
What equipment do Criss Cross and Rotation Push Up need?
Criss Cross needs bodyweight only, and Rotation Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Criss Cross is the easier place to start. Move to Rotation Push Up once your form holds up.
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