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elbow-to-knee
elbow-to-knee is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Step 2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
Step 3. Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the ground, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
Step 4. At the same time, bring your left knee towards your right elbow, creating a twisting motion.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and extend your legs back to the starting position.
Step 6. Repeat the movement, this time bringing your left elbow towards your right knee and your right knee towards your left elbow.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
abs
Secondary muscles
obliques
Primary body parts
core
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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