This exercise involves lying on your back with your legs in the air and twisting your torso to touch your opposite elbow to your opposite knee while crunching up. It targets the abs and obliques.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the abdominal muscles
- Improves core stability and balance
- Targets the obliques for a toned waistline
- Increases flexibility in the spine
- Improves posture and reduces lower back pain
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Execution Protocol
- Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, with your elbows pointing out to the sides.
- Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button in towards your spine.
- Lift your shoulders off the ground, keeping your chin tucked towards your chest.
- Twist your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
- Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat the twist to the left, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
- Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- Continue alternating twists for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary