V Up vs Plank Push Up
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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V Up and Plank Push Up are close in use — 410 vs 311 sessions logged. What separates them is Core loading and form.
Compare the benefits of V Up and Plank Push Up and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
V Up vs Plank Push Up: 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 311 for Plank Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V Up 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 V Up and Plank Push Up Differ
| What differs | V Up | Plank Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs, chest, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 410 sessions | 311 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 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, V Up or Plank Push Up?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Core, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do V Up and Plank Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. V Up loads abs and quads, and Plank Push Up loads abs, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do V Up and Plank Push Up need?
V Up needs bodyweight only, and Plank Push Up needs bodyweight only.
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