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elbow-to-knee

elbow-to-knee exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

elbow-to-knee exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

obliques

How to perform

  1. Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  3. Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the ground, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
  4. At the same time, bring your left knee towards your right elbow, creating a twisting motion.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and extend your legs back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement, this time bringing your left elbow towards your right knee and your right knee towards your left elbow.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.