Elbow to Knee Sit up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Knee to Elbow Sit-up
How to: Elbow to Knee Sit up
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head without pulling on your neck.
- As you lift your upper body, bring your right elbow towards your left knee while extending your right leg.
- Return to the starting position and repeat the movement on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift the body.
- Not fully engaging the core.
- Pulling on the head or neck instead of using the abdominal muscles.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with your feet on the ground to reduce intensity.
- Use a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid pulling on your neck, use your core to lift your upper body.
- Move in a controlled manner to maximize effectiveness.
Elbow to Knee Sit up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abdominal
obliques
fitness
workout