Elbow to Knee Twists
Description
Elbow to knee twists are a standing core and cardio drill where you twist to bring an elbow to the opposite knee. The repeated rotation hits the obliques while keeping the heart rate up.
Equipment Required
Elbow to Knee Twists Instructions
- Stand tall with feet shoulder width apart and hands behind your head.
- Keep the elbows wide and the core braced.
- Lift your right knee toward your chest while twisting your torso left.
- Bring your left elbow down to meet the right knee.
- Return to the standing start with control.
- Repeat on the opposite side, bringing the right elbow to the left knee.
- Stay light on your feet and keep a steady rhythm.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired duration.
Elbow to Knee Twists Form & Visual
Elbow to Knee Twists Benefits
- Strengthens the obliques through controlled rotation.
- Engages the hip flexors with each knee lift.
- Elevates heart rate for cardio benefit.
- Improves coordination between upper and lower body.
- No equipment needed and minimal space required.
- Adds rotational core training to standard cardio.
Elbow to Knee Twists Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
Elbow to Knee Twists Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Bicycle Crunch
- High Knee with Twist
- Standing Cross Crunch
- Russian Twist
