Cross Body Crunch vs Rotation Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cross Body Crunch more often — 2,461 sessions vs 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cross Body Crunch and Rotation Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Cross Body Crunch vs Rotation Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cross Body Crunch more often — 2,461 sessions compared to 8 for Rotation Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cross Body Crunch 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 Cross Body Crunch and Rotation Push Up Differ
| What differs | Cross Body Crunch | Rotation Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | chest, abs, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,461 sessions | 8 sessions |
How to Do Cross Body Crunch
Cross Body Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lie down looking at the sky, bend your knees, and stretch your arms and fingertips to position them over your knees.
- 2. While engaging your abdominal muscles, lift your upper body and simultaneously poke your fingertips to the outside of your thighs.
- 3. Without releasing tension in your abdominal muscles, slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. As you lift your upper body, poke your fingertips to the outside of the opposite thigh as well.
Coach's Tips
- 1. When twisting your body, be careful not to pull your neck, and move slowly.
- 2. Use your abdominal muscles to keep your lower back from excessively lifting off the floor.
For a full Cross Body Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cross Body Crunch 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, Cross Body Crunch or Rotation Push Up?
Planfit users log Cross Body Crunch more often — 2,461 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 Cross Body Crunch and Rotation Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cross Body Crunch loads abs, and Rotation Push Up loads chest, abs, and triceps.
What equipment do Cross Body Crunch and Rotation Push Up need?
Cross Body Crunch needs bodyweight only, and Rotation Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cross Body Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Rotation Push Up once your form holds up.
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