Elbow To Knee Crunch


Pro Tip

Try not to pull on your head with your hand because it can lead to neck discomfort down the line.


How To

  1. Lie supine on the floor with one leg bent, the other resting across your thigh, and the opposite hand behind your head.
  2. Exhale and raise your chest up from the side of your hand in the direction of the raised leg.
  3. Continue until your elbow touches your knee.
  4. Inhale and lower yourself down to the starting position.
  5. After all reps are completed, switch sides and repeat the movement. 10 reps prescribed means you should perform 10 reps on each side (20 total).

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment