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Side to Front Knee-Up

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The Side to Front Knee-Up is a dynamic bodyweight exercise that targets the core, particularly the obliques and rectus abdominis, while engaging the quadriceps and hip flexors. It helps improve coordination, balance, and core strength.

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind your head.
  2. Lift your right knee towards your left elbow, twisting slightly at the waist.
  3. Lower the right leg back to the starting position, then lift your left knee towards your right elbow.
  4. Continue alternating sides in a controlled manner.
  5. Focus on maintaining a tall posture and engage your core throughout.

Muscles worked

Primary Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Iliopsoas Obliques Quadriceps

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