Crunch vs Heel Touch Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions vs 6,346. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Crunch and Heel Touch Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Crunch vs Heel Touch Crunch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions compared to 6,346 for Heel Touch Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Crunch and Heel Touch Crunch differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Crunch and Heel Touch Crunch Differ
| What differs | Crunch | Heel Touch Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 29,245 sessions | 6,346 sessions |
How to Do Crunch
Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body while keeping your back straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you lift your upper body excessively, it can strain your lower back, so please lift your upper body without raising your back.
- 2. If your neck hurts, support your head with your hands and relax your neck while proceeding.
For a full Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Crunch exercise guide.
How to Do Heel Touch Crunch
Heel Touch Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lie down with your knees raised and lift your shoulders off the ground.
- 2. With your shoulders lifted, reach out with your hand towards one heel.
- 3. Return to the starting position and reach out with your hand towards the opposite heel.
Coach's Tips
- The upper part of your body should not touch the floor throughout the movement.
For a full Heel Touch Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Heel Touch Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Crunch or Heel Touch Crunch?
Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions against 6,346 for Heel Touch Crunch. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Crunch and Heel Touch Crunch need?
Crunch needs bodyweight only, and Heel Touch Crunch needs bodyweight only.
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