Elbow To Knee Sit Up


Pro Tip

Lower yourself down slowly for an added benefit.


How To

  1. Lie supine on the floor with bent knees and your hands clasped in front of you.
  2. Exhale and raise your chest up, twisting your torso towards the opposite leg.
  3. Continue until your elbow touches your knee.
  4. Inhale and lower yourself down to the starting position.
  5. Switch sides and repeat the movement.

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment