Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank
Strengthen your core with Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank! This dynamic exercise targets abs & obliques for a stronger, more stable midsection.
The Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Lower Back (quadratus lumborum); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank
Begin in a standard plank position with your arms fully extended, palms flat on the ground, and your body forming a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
Engage your core muscles to stabilize your body.
Without bending your elbows or sagging your hips, bring your right knee toward your left elbow until they touch, or as close as you can manage, while rotating your torso slightly to facilitate the movement.
Return your right leg back to the starting plank position.
Repeat the movement with your left knee to your right elbow.
Alternate sides for each repetition.
Focus on maintaining a flat back and keeping the hips level throughout the movement.
Remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise and perform it in a controlled manner to maximize engagement of the core and other targeted muscles.
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Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank FAQs
What muscles does the Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank work?
The Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank?
None. The Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Knee to Elbow-Tap Front Plank variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Crab Knee-To-Elbow, Double-Knee to Toe-Tap, Elbow 3-Point Hop Plank and Elbow to Decline Knee Side-Plank.
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