Hand Opposite Knee Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Opposite Knee Crunch
How to: Hand Opposite Knee Crunch
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head.
- Lift your shoulder blades off the ground while bringing your right elbow to your left knee.
- Lower back down, and repeat on the other side, alternating sides.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum rather than controlled movements.
- Allowing the shoulders to fall too far back.
- Failing to engage the core muscles properly.
Modifications
- Keep one leg on the ground for a reduced range of motion.
- Perform the exercise with hands at your sides instead of behind your head.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
- Exhale as you lift your shoulder towards the knee.
Hand Opposite Knee Crunch Alternatives
Tags
abs
obliques
core
bodyweight
strength
beginner