Hanging Leg Raise vs Rotation 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 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hanging Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Hanging Leg Raise vs Rotation 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 8 for Rotation Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hanging Leg Raise and Rotation 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 Rotation Push Up Differ
| What differs | Hanging Leg Raise | Rotation Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | chest, abs, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,481 sessions | 8 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 Rotation Push Up
Rotation Push Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. As you rise, lift one arm towards the ceiling.
- 4. Then, lower yourself back down while placing the other arm on the ground.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 6. Please repeat the same with the opposite arm.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Rotation Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rotation Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Hanging Leg Raise or Rotation Push Up?
Planfit users log Hanging Leg Raise more often — 6,481 sessions against 8 for Rotation 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 Rotation Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hanging Leg Raise loads abs, and Rotation Push Up loads chest, abs, and triceps.
What equipment do Hanging Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up need?
Hanging Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Rotation Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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