Elbow to Knee
Description
Elbow to knee is a standing core exercise where you bring opposite elbow and knee together by rotating and crunching. It is the same as the standing air bike or standing bicycle crunch — targeting obliques from a standing position.
Equipment Required
Elbow to Knee Instructions
- Stand with hands behind your head.
- Lift right knee while rotating left elbow toward it.
- Crunch to make contact or come close.
- Return to standing. Switch sides.
- Continue alternating at a brisk pace.
- Rotate your torso with each crunch.
- Aim for 15 to 20 total reps.
- Useful warm-up or circuit exercise.
Elbow to Knee Form & Visual
Elbow to Knee Benefits
- Standing oblique exercise — no floor needed
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- No equipment needed
- Quick and accessible
- Builds coordination
- Useful for circuits
Elbow to Knee Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
Elbow to Knee Variations & Alternatives
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