Sit Up vs Criss Cross
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Sit Up more often — 3,693 sessions vs 188. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Sit Up and Criss Cross and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Sit Up vs Criss Cross: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Sit Up more often — 3,693 sessions compared to 188 for Criss Cross.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Sit Up and Criss Cross differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Sit Up and Criss Cross Differ
| What differs | Sit Up | Criss Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs | abs, quads, and glutes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,693 sessions | 188 sessions |
How to Do Sit Up
Sit Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body so that you can sit up straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you have pain in your lower back, avoid sit-ups and substitute with crunches.
- 2. When lifting your upper body, be careful not to overextend your lower back or pull your neck too much.
For a full Sit Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Sit Up exercise guide.
How to Do Criss Cross
Criss Cross Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Lie on the floor and raise both legs towards the sky at a 60-degree angle while keeping them together.
- 2. Interlock your fingers behind your head and lift your head off the floor.
- 3. Keep your toes pointed and prepare by looking at your toes.
- 4. Bend your right elbow and think of it touching your left knee while bending your knee and folding your upper body.
- 5. Do the same on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- If it's difficult because it's a high-intensity exercise, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Criss Cross guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Criss Cross exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Sit Up or Criss Cross?
Planfit users log Sit Up more often — 3,693 sessions against 188 for Criss Cross. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Sit Up and Criss Cross work the same muscles?
Not quite. Sit Up loads abs, and Criss Cross loads abs, quads, and glutes.
What equipment do Sit Up and Criss Cross need?
Sit Up needs bodyweight only, and Criss Cross needs bodyweight only.
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