V Up vs Reverse Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Reverse Crunch more often — 1,477 sessions vs 410. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of V Up and Reverse Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
V Up vs Reverse Crunch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Reverse Crunch more often — 1,477 sessions compared to 410 for V Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V Up and Reverse Crunch 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 Reverse Crunch Differ
| What differs | V Up | Reverse Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 410 sessions | 1,477 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 Reverse Crunch
Reverse Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Bend your knees so that they are perpendicular to the ground while lying on the floor.
- 2. Engage your abs as if your knees are touching your chest and lift your hips up.
- 3. Hold this position for about 1 second, then slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to lift your lower back excessively off the floor, and focus on engaging your abdominal muscles.
For a full Reverse Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Reverse Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, V Up or Reverse Crunch?
Planfit users log Reverse Crunch more often — 1,477 sessions against 410 for V Up. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do V Up and Reverse Crunch work the same muscles?
Not quite. V Up loads abs and quads, and Reverse Crunch loads abs.
What equipment do V Up and Reverse Crunch need?
V Up needs bodyweight only, and Reverse Crunch needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Reverse Crunch is the easier place to start. Move to V Up once your form holds up.
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