Single 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 Single 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 one knee towards the chest with the other leg staying straight or near straight. Then, alternate.

Common mistakes

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

Breathing

Inhale when extending leg, exhale during the crunch.

Muscles worked

Primary Muscles
Abs
Secondary Muscles
Obliques, Hip Flexors