Hanging Leg Raise vs Oblique Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions vs 963. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hanging Leg Raise and Oblique Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Hanging Leg Raise vs Oblique Crunch: 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 963 for Oblique Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hanging Leg Raise and Oblique Crunch 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 Oblique Crunch Differ
| What differs | Hanging Leg Raise | Oblique Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,481 sessions | 963 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 Oblique Crunch
Oblique Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your upper body to the side and contract your side.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Without raising your upper body using the arm placed on the floor, lift your upper body using your core strength.
- 2. If you excessively bend your neck or use momentum, it can strain your neck or lower back.
- 3. If the movement is difficult, adjust the height you lift and perform the exercise gently.
For a full Oblique Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Oblique Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Hanging Leg Raise or Oblique Crunch?
Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions against 963 for Oblique Crunch. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Hanging Leg Raise and Oblique Crunch need?
Hanging Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Oblique Crunch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Oblique Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Hanging Leg Raise once your form holds up.
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