Jackknives

This ab exercise mainly works your abs, with help from your obliques and hip flexors. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.

Rep Range
Time Based

How to do Jackknives

Begin on your back with arms straight down on the floor, using elbows to prop up your upper body. Extend legs in front. Bring both legs together feet touching each other, draw both knees to the chest at once.

Common mistakes

Avoid collapsing the elbows or not fully extending the legs after each repetition.

Breathing

Inhale when extending legs, exhale during the crunch.

Muscles worked

Primary Muscles
Abs
Secondary Muscles
Obliques, Hip Flexors