V Up vs Criss Cross
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log V Up more often — 410 sessions vs 188. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of V Up and Criss Cross and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
V Up vs Criss Cross: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log V Up more often — 410 sessions compared to 188 for Criss Cross.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V 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 V Up and Criss Cross Differ
| What differs | V Up | Criss Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs, quads, and glutes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 410 sessions | 188 sessions |
How to Do V Up
V Up Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper and lower body so that your fingertips and toes can touch.
- 2. If the movement is too difficult, bend your knees and allow your fingertips to touch your knees.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please move slowly so that your body doesn't shake.
- 2. Since this exercise is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise if it's too hard.
For a full V Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the V 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, V Up or Criss Cross?
Planfit users log V Up more often — 410 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 V Up and Criss Cross work the same muscles?
Not quite. V Up loads abs and quads, and Criss Cross loads abs, quads, and glutes.
What equipment do V Up and Criss Cross need?
V Up needs bodyweight only, and Criss Cross needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Criss Cross is the easier place to start. Move to V Up once your form holds up.
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