lying elbow to knee
lying elbow to knee — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, hip flexors, lower back

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lying elbow to knee

Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
hip flexors

Secondary muscles

hip flexorslower back

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie 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, extend your right leg straight out and lift it off the ground.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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