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Knee to Elbow Crunches

A calisthenics exercise that targets the abdominal muscles through controlled knee-to-elbow crunching movements, improving core strength and coordination.

Exercise Overview

Category

Dynamic Calisthenics

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Lie on your back with knees bent and hands behind your head. Crunch upward while bringing one knee toward the opposite elbow, engaging your core muscles. Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side.

Starting Position

Begin lying on your back with knees bent, hands behind head, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with back on the ground, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Engage your core, bring knee to elbow, control the movement, maintain form

Common Mistakes

Not engaging core, using momentum, rushing the movement, poor form

Progression Tips

Increase repetitions, add weight, perform variations, or add pause at top.

Regression Tips

Reduce repetitions, perform basic crunches, or use assistance.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the lower back, neck, or shoulders. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good core strength and control.