Elbow to Knee Sit Up
Description
The elbow-to-knee sit-up performs a full sit-up and brings the opposite elbow to the opposite knee at the top. It is essentially the same as the twist sit-up — combining full sit-up range with oblique rotation.
Equipment Required
Elbow to Knee Sit Up Instructions
- Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Hands behind your head.
- Sit up fully while rotating — bring your right elbow toward your left knee.
- Touch or come as close as possible.
- Lower back down.
- Sit up and twist the other way — left elbow to right knee.
- Continue alternating.
- Move with control.
- Aim for 10 to 15 reps per side.
Elbow to Knee Sit Up Form & Visual
Elbow to Knee Sit Up Benefits
- Combines sit-up with oblique rotation
- Builds abs and obliques together
- No equipment needed
- Full range of motion
- Classic core exercise
- Builds rotational strength
Elbow to Knee Sit Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
