Weighted Elbow-to-Knee Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Weighted 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 Weighted Elbow-to-Knee Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms extended overhead, holding a single dumbbell or weight plate with both hands.
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Engage your core and simultaneously lift your shoulders and upper back off the floor while bending your knees and bringing them towards your chest.
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Continue the movement by bringing your elbows, still holding the weight, towards your knees, aiming to touch them or get as close as possible.
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Slowly and with control, reverse the movement by extending your legs and lowering your upper body back to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
