Leg Raise vs Rotation Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions vs 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Leg Raise vs Rotation Push Up: 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 8 for Rotation Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up 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 Rotation Push Up Differ
| What differs | Leg Raise | Rotation Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | chest, abs, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,383 sessions | 8 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 Rotation Push Up
Rotation Push Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself until your chest is just about to touch the floor.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. As you rise, lift one arm towards the ceiling.
- 4. Then, lower yourself back down while placing the other arm on the ground.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 6. Please repeat the same with the opposite arm.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please go down only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Rotation Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rotation Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Leg Raise or Rotation Push Up?
Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions against 8 for Rotation Push Up. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Rotation Push Up loads chest, abs, and triceps.
What equipment do Leg Raise and Rotation Push Up need?
Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Rotation Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Rotation Push Up once your form holds up.
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