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lying elbow to knee

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

lying elbow to knee exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
hip flexors
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hip flexors, lower back

How to perform

  1. Lie 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, extend your right leg straight out and lift it off the ground.
  5. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement, this time bringing your left elbow towards your right knee and extending your left leg.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.