Crunch vs V Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions vs 411. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Crunch and V Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Crunch vs V 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 411 for V Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Crunch and V 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 V Up Differ
| What differs | Crunch | V Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs and quads |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 29,245 sessions | 411 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 V Up
V Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper and lower body so that your fingertips and toes can touch.
- 2. If the movement is too difficult, bend your knees and allow your fingertips to touch your knees.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please move slowly so that your body doesn't shake.
- 2. Since this exercise is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise if it's too hard.
For a full V Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the V Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Crunch or V Up?
Planfit users log Crunch more often — 29,245 sessions against 411 for V Up. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Crunch and V Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Crunch loads abs, and V Up loads abs and quads.
What equipment do Crunch and V Up need?
Crunch needs bodyweight only, and V Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to V Up once your form holds up.
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