Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank
Tone your core with the Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank! Strengthen obliques & improve stability. A challenging & effective exercise.
The Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank mainly works the core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)
Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank
Begin in a side plank position, with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
Stack your feet (or place one in front of the other for more stability), and raise your top arm above your head.
Engage your core and keep your hips elevated to avoid allowing them to drop during the exercise.
Exhale and bring your top elbow down as you lift your top knee up, aiming to touch them together.
Inhale as you return to the starting position, extending your arm and leg back to their original position.
Perform the desired number of repetitions or for the set time, then switch sides and repeat the same number of reps/time.
Keep the movement controlled and focus on the contraction of your obliques during the crunch.
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Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank work?
The Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank mainly works the core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank?
None. The Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Elbow to Knee Crunch Side-Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Crab Knee-To-Elbow, Standing Elbow to Knee Crunch, Elbow 3-Point Hop Plank and Elbow to Decline Knee Side-Plank.
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