Plank Push Up vs Plank Jack with Towel
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Plank Push Up more often — 311 sessions vs 4. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Plank Push Up and Plank Jack with Towel and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Plank Push Up vs Plank Jack with Towel: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Plank Push Up more often — 311 sessions compared to 4 for Plank Jack with Towel.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Plank Push Up and Plank Jack with Towel differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Plank Push Up and Plank Jack with Towel Differ
| What differs | Plank Push Up | Plank Jack with Towel |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs, chest, and triceps | glutes, abs, and front delts |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 311 sessions | 4 sessions |
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.
How to Do Plank Jack with Towel
Plank Jack with Towel Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Shift your center of gravity to your hands and spread your legs apart.
- 2. Jump back with your legs to bring them together.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Firmly brace your abdomen to prevent your waist from bending.
- 2. Adjust your legs so that they are not too wide apart to avoid swaying your pelvis.
For a full Plank Jack with Towel guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plank Jack with Towel exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Plank Push Up or Plank Jack with Towel?
Planfit users log Plank Push Up more often — 311 sessions against 4 for Plank Jack with Towel. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Plank Push Up and Plank Jack with Towel work the same muscles?
Not quite. Plank Push Up loads abs, chest, and triceps, and Plank Jack with Towel loads glutes, abs, and front delts.
What equipment do Plank Push Up and Plank Jack with Towel need?
Plank Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Plank Jack with Towel needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Plank Push Up is the easier place to start. Move to Plank Jack with Towel once your form holds up.
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