Leg Raise vs Bicycle Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions vs 11,785. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Raise and Bicycle Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Leg Raise vs Bicycle Crunch: 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 11,785 for Bicycle Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Raise and Bicycle Crunch 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 Bicycle Crunch Differ
| What differs | Leg Raise | Bicycle Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs and glutes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,383 sessions | 11,785 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 Bicycle Crunch
Bicycle Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your upper body so that one elbow touches the opposite knee.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Lift your upper body so that the opposite elbow touches the other knee.
- 4. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Maintain tension in your abdomen and be careful not to strain your neck.
For a full Bicycle Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bicycle Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Leg Raise or Bicycle Crunch?
Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions against 11,785 for Bicycle Crunch. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Leg Raise and Bicycle Crunch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Bicycle Crunch loads abs and glutes.
What equipment do Leg Raise and Bicycle Crunch need?
Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Bicycle Crunch needs bodyweight only.
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