Criss Cross Elbow to Knee
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The criss cross elbow to knee exercise enhances core strength and stability while also engaging the legs. It involves a controlled twisting motion to bring the opposite elbow to knee, promoting oblique and abdominal activation.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, hands behind head.
- Lift one knee while twisting torso, bringing the opposite elbow towards the knee.
- Return to starting position and repeat on the other side.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps
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