Hanging Leg Raise vs Kettlebell Swing
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions vs 1,175. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hanging Leg Raise and Kettlebell Swing and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Hanging Leg Raise vs Kettlebell Swing: 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 1,175 for Kettlebell Swing.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hanging Leg Raise and Kettlebell Swing 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 Kettlebell Swing Differ
| What differs | Hanging Leg Raise | Kettlebell Swing |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs, front delts, and glutes |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a kettlebell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,481 sessions | 1,175 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 Kettlebell Swing
Kettlebell Swing Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Hold the kettlebell with both hands and spread your feet wider than shoulder-width with your toes pointing outward.
- 2. Raise the kettlebell to shoulder height, then naturally push your hips back and bend your knees to bring the kettlebell between your legs.
- 3. Momentarily contract your hips while straightening your knees to raise the kettlebell back to shoulder height.
- 4. Keep your arms in a straight line and repeat the movement.
Coach's Tips
- The role of the hips and core is very important in exercise. Just by moving the hips back and forth while engaging the core, the movement can become more natural.
For a full Kettlebell Swing guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Swing exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Hanging Leg Raise or Kettlebell Swing?
Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions against 1,175 for Kettlebell Swing. 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 Kettlebell Swing work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hanging Leg Raise loads abs, and Kettlebell Swing loads abs, front delts, and glutes.
What equipment do Hanging Leg Raise and Kettlebell Swing need?
Hanging Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Kettlebell Swing needs a kettlebell.
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