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waist
#0443

elbow-to-knee

Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
abs

How to perform

  1. 1

    Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

  2. 2

    Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the ground, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.

  4. 4

    At the same time, bring your left knee towards your right elbow, creating a twisting motion.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and extend your legs back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat the movement, this time bringing your left elbow towards your right knee and your right knee towards your left elbow.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

obliques