Leg Raise vs AB Wheel
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions vs 2,441. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Raise and AB Wheel and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Leg Raise vs AB Wheel: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions compared to 2,441 for AB Wheel.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Raise and AB Wheel differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Leg Raise and AB Wheel Differ
| What differs | Leg Raise | AB Wheel |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs and back |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,383 sessions | 2,441 sessions |
How to Do Leg Raise
Leg Raise Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Slightly bend your knees and lift your legs so that they are vertical to the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If your back hurts, you can place your hands under your hips to prevent your back from arching.
For a full Leg Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Leg Raise exercise guide.
How to Do AB Wheel
AB Wheel Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Push the app wheel forward while engaging your core.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. When pushing the ab wheel, engage your abs so that your lower back does not bend, and be careful not to strain your lower back.
- 2. Since fully extending your body is very difficult, at first, roll out only a short distance that does not cause lower back pain to adjust the difficulty.
For a full AB Wheel guide with alternatives and benefits, see the AB Wheel exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Leg Raise or AB Wheel?
Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions against 2,441 for AB Wheel. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Leg Raise and AB Wheel work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and AB Wheel loads abs and back.
What equipment do Leg Raise and AB Wheel need?
Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and AB Wheel needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to AB Wheel once your form holds up.
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