Hanging Leg Raise vs Plank Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions vs 311. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hanging Leg Raise and Plank Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Hanging Leg Raise vs Plank Push Up: 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 311 for Plank Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hanging Leg Raise and Plank 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 Hanging Leg Raise and Plank Push Up Differ
| What differs | Hanging Leg Raise | Plank Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs, chest, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,481 sessions | 311 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 Plank Push Up
Plank Push Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Take the push-up starting position with your arms wider than your shoulders and your feet about hip-width apart.
- 2. Bend one arm and touch the floor with your elbow, then do the same with the opposite arm.
- 3. When lowering your arms, engage your core tightly and maintain a straight line from your head, through your back, to your legs.
- 4. Push up one arm at a time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If your elbows touch the floor, you may experience pain, so I recommend placing a mat or something similar on the floor while exercising.
For a full Plank Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plank Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Hanging Leg Raise or Plank Push Up?
Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions against 311 for Plank Push Up. 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 Plank Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hanging Leg Raise loads abs, and Plank Push Up loads abs, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Hanging Leg Raise and Plank Push Up need?
Hanging Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Plank Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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