Hollow vs Reverse Crunch

Maximizing Your Core Workout Plan

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Reverse Crunch is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Core form cues and when to progress.

Customize Your Core Workout: Explore the Benefits of Hollow and Reverse Crunch for Better Comparison.

Planfit Users' Choice about Hollow vs Reverse Crunch : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Reverse Crunch more often — 868 sessions compared to 531 for Hollow.

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

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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.

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How to Reverse Crunch

Reverse Crunch gif

Reverse Crunch muscles worked: Core

Form

  1. 1. Bend your knees so that they are perpendicular to the ground while lying on the floor.
  2. 2. Engage your abs as if your knees are touching your chest and lift your hips up.
  3. 3. Hold this position for about 1 second, then slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. Be careful not to lift your lower back excessively off the floor, and focus on engaging your abdominal muscles.

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