Leg Raise vs Oblique Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions vs 963. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Raise and Oblique Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Leg Raise vs Oblique 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 963 for Oblique Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Raise and Oblique 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 Oblique Crunch Differ
| What differs | Leg Raise | Oblique Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,383 sessions | 963 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 Oblique Crunch
Oblique Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lift your upper body to the side and contract your side.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Without raising your upper body using the arm placed on the floor, lift your upper body using your core strength.
- 2. If you excessively bend your neck or use momentum, it can strain your neck or lower back.
- 3. If the movement is difficult, adjust the height you lift and perform the exercise gently.
For a full Oblique Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Oblique Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Leg Raise or Oblique Crunch?
Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions against 963 for Oblique 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 Oblique Crunch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Oblique Crunch loads abs.
What equipment do Leg Raise and Oblique Crunch need?
Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Oblique Crunch needs bodyweight only.
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