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lying elbow to knee
lying elbow to knee is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Lie 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, extend your right leg straight out and lift it off the ground.
Step 5. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
Step 6. Repeat the movement, this time bringing your left elbow towards your right knee and extending your left leg.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
abs
Secondary muscles
hip flexorslower back
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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