Crunch vs Rotation Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions vs 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Crunch and Rotation Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Crunch vs Rotation Push Up: 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 8 for Rotation Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. 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 Crunch and Rotation Push Up Differ
| What differs | Crunch | Rotation Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | chest, abs, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 29,245 sessions | 8 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 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, Crunch or Rotation Push Up?
Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 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 Crunch and Rotation Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Crunch loads abs, and Rotation Push Up loads chest, abs, and triceps.
What equipment do Crunch and Rotation Push Up need?
Crunch needs bodyweight only, and Rotation Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Rotation Push Up once your form holds up.
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