Leg Raise vs Cross Body Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions vs 2,461. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Raise and Cross Body Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Leg Raise vs Cross Body 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 2,461 for Cross Body Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Raise and Cross Body 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 Cross Body Crunch Differ
| What differs | Leg Raise | Cross Body Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,383 sessions | 2,461 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 Cross Body Crunch
Cross Body Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lie down looking at the sky, bend your knees, and stretch your arms and fingertips to position them over your knees.
- 2. While engaging your abdominal muscles, lift your upper body and simultaneously poke your fingertips to the outside of your thighs.
- 3. Without releasing tension in your abdominal muscles, slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. As you lift your upper body, poke your fingertips to the outside of the opposite thigh as well.
Coach's Tips
- 1. When twisting your body, be careful not to pull your neck, and move slowly.
- 2. Use your abdominal muscles to keep your lower back from excessively lifting off the floor.
For a full Cross Body Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cross Body Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Leg Raise or Cross Body Crunch?
Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions against 2,461 for Cross Body 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 Cross Body Crunch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Cross Body Crunch loads abs.
What equipment do Leg Raise and Cross Body Crunch need?
Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Cross Body Crunch needs bodyweight only.
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