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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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