Oblique Crunch vs Rotation Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Oblique Crunch more often — 963 sessions vs 8. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Oblique Crunch and Rotation Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Oblique Crunch vs Rotation 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 8 for Rotation Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Oblique Crunch 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 Oblique Crunch and Rotation Push Up Differ
| What differs | Oblique Crunch | Rotation Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | chest, abs, and triceps |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 963 sessions | 8 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 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, Oblique Crunch or Rotation Push Up?
Planfit users log Oblique Crunch more often — 963 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 Oblique Crunch and Rotation Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Oblique Crunch loads abs, and Rotation Push Up loads chest, abs, and triceps.
What equipment do Oblique Crunch and Rotation Push Up need?
Oblique Crunch needs bodyweight only, and Rotation Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Oblique Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to Rotation Push Up once your form holds up.
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