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Exercise Demonstrations

Elbow to Knee Crunch
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Elbow to Knee Crunch Exercise

Starting Position

Begin by lying on your back. Place hands behind your ears and stretch legs out so that they are parallel to the floor.

Action

EXHALE: Crunch your left knee, while bending it, and right elbow so that they meet at the center of your body.

INHALE: Return to starting position and crunch your right knee to your left elbow. Try to do 2 sets with 10-12 repetitions for each knee.

Special Instructions

Keep space in-between your chin and your chest.

Make it harder: Try to keep your heels from touching the floor.

Muscles Worked: Abs, Obliques