Elbow-to-Knee Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Elbow-to-Knee Crunch focuses on Abs, Obliques, with Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Elbow-to-Knee Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head.
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Lift your shoulder blades off the ground while bringing your right elbow towards your left knee as you extend your right leg out.
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Switch sides, bringing your left elbow to your right knee while extending your left leg.
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Repeat alternating sides in a controlled manner.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Elbow-to-Knee Crunch safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your lower back pressed into the ground to avoid straining your back.
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Avoid pulling on your neck; focus on using your abs to lift your torso.
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Move slowly and with control to properly engage your core and prevent injury.
Secondary Muscles
While Elbow-to-Knee Crunch primarily targets Abs, Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Elbow-to-Knee Crunch, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Elbow-to-Knee Crunch, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
