Oblique Crunch vs Plank Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Oblique Crunch more often — 963 sessions vs 311. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Oblique Crunch and Plank Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Oblique Crunch vs Plank Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Oblique Crunch more often — 963 sessions compared to 311 for Plank Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Oblique Crunch and Plank 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 Oblique Crunch and Plank Push Up Differ
| What differs | Oblique Crunch | Plank Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs, chest, and triceps |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 963 sessions | 311 sessions |
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.
How to Do Plank Push Up
Plank Push Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Take the push-up starting position with your arms wider than your shoulders and your feet about hip-width apart.
- 2. Bend one arm and touch the floor with your elbow, then do the same with the opposite arm.
- 3. When lowering your arms, engage your core tightly and maintain a straight line from your head, through your back, to your legs.
- 4. Push up one arm at a time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If your elbows touch the floor, you may experience pain, so I recommend placing a mat or something similar on the floor while exercising.
For a full Plank Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plank Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Oblique Crunch or Plank Push Up?
Planfit users log Oblique Crunch more often — 963 sessions against 311 for Plank Push Up. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Oblique Crunch and Plank Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Oblique Crunch loads abs, and Plank Push Up loads abs, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Oblique Crunch and Plank Push Up need?
Oblique Crunch needs bodyweight only, and Plank Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Oblique Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Plank Push Up once your form holds up.
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