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 your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and hands lightly placed behind your head.
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Engage your core and lift your head and shoulders off the floor, simultaneously lifting one leg with the knee bent.
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Twist your torso to bring the opposite elbow towards the lifted knee, aiming to touch or get close to it.
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Slowly lower your head, shoulders, and leg back to the starting position.
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Repeat the movement on the other side, bringing the other elbow towards the opposite knee.
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.
