This exercise involves lying on your back and bringing your opposite elbow to your knee, alternating sides. It targets the abdominal muscles and can help improve core strength and stability.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens glute muscles
- Improves hip stability
- Helps prevent lower back pain
- Can improve posture
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
How to perform
- Start by lying flat on your back with your arms extended above your head.
- Bend your left knee and bring it towards your chest.
- At the same time, lift your head and shoulders off the ground and bring your right elbow towards your left knee.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee while lifting your head and shoulders off the ground.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Hip Flexors
Primary