Strengthen Core with Alternating Elbow Towards Knee

Alternating Elbow Towards Knee

Rep Range

Time Based

Hints

Lie on your back with feet flat and legs bent. Place hands behind your head. Contract your abs and lift shoulder blades off the floor. Rotate your torso towards one knee with the opposite elbow, while keeping feet planted. Return and switch sides.

Common Mistakes

Pulling on the neck with hands. Not engaging the core. Rushing through the movement.

Breathing

Inhale as you return to center, exhale as you rotate towards knee.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Obliques, Upper Abs

Secondary Muscles

Lower Abs