The elbow to knee exercise is a bodyweight movement targeting the abdominal muscles, especially the abs and obliques, through a twisting, crunch-like motion.
Also Works
Obliques
How to Perform
1
Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
2
Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
3
Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the ground, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
4
At the same time, bring your left knee towards your right elbow, creating a twisting motion.
5
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and extend your legs back to the starting position.
6
Repeat the movement, this time bringing your left elbow towards your right knee and your right knee towards your left elbow.
7
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.