Hanging Leg Raise vs AB Wheel
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions vs 2,441. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hanging Leg Raise and AB Wheel and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Hanging Leg Raise vs AB Wheel: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions compared to 2,441 for AB Wheel.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hanging Leg Raise and AB Wheel differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Hanging Leg Raise and AB Wheel Differ
| What differs | Hanging Leg Raise | AB Wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs and back |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,481 sessions | 2,441 sessions |
How to Do Hanging Leg Raise
Hanging Leg Raise Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Keep your legs straight and lift them up to your waist.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Since it's a high-difficulty exercise, please substitute it with leg raises if it's too difficult.
For a full Hanging Leg Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hanging Leg Raise exercise guide.
How to Do AB Wheel
AB Wheel Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Push the app wheel forward while engaging your core.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. When pushing the ab wheel, engage your abs so that your lower back does not bend, and be careful not to strain your lower back.
- 2. Since fully extending your body is very difficult, at first, roll out only a short distance that does not cause lower back pain to adjust the difficulty.
For a full AB Wheel guide with alternatives and benefits, see the AB Wheel exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Hanging Leg Raise or AB Wheel?
Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions against 2,441 for AB Wheel. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Hanging Leg Raise and AB Wheel work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hanging Leg Raise loads abs, and AB Wheel loads abs and back.
What equipment do Hanging Leg Raise and AB Wheel need?
Hanging Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and AB Wheel needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hanging Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to AB Wheel once your form holds up.
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