Hollow vs Leg Raise

Maximizing Your Core Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions vs 426. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Customize Your Core Workout: Explore the Benefits of Hollow and Leg Raise for Better Comparison.

Planfit Users' Choice about Hollow vs Leg Raise : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions compared to 426 for Hollow.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Hollow and Leg Raise differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

How Hollow and Leg Raise Differ

What differsHollowLeg Raise
Difficulty5 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users426 sessions26,383 sessions
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How to Hollow

Hollow gif

Hollow muscles worked: Core

Form

  1. 1. Lift your upper body while keeping your feet off the ground.
  2. 2. Hold while engaging your core.

Coach's Comment

  1. In the holding position, only your hips should be touching the ground.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Hollow, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Hollow Guide page of our blog!

Do you want to know more about Hollow methods?Exercise Guide

How to Leg Raise

Leg Raise gif

Leg Raise muscles worked: Core

Form

  1. 1. Slightly bend your knees and lift your legs so that they are vertical to the floor.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. If your back hurts, you can place your hands under your hips to prevent your back from arching.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Leg Raise, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Leg Raise Guide page of our blog!

Do you want to know more about Leg Raise methods?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Core, Hollow or Leg Raise?

Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions against 426 for Hollow. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Hollow and Leg Raise need?

Hollow needs bodyweight only, and Leg Raise needs bodyweight only.

Which is easier to start with?

Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Hollow once your form holds up.

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