Seated Side Elbow Crunch to Chair Knee
The Seated Side Elbow Crunch to Chair Knee mainly works the core, with help from the quads. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Seated Side Elbow Crunch to Chair Knee Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Seated Side Elbow Crunch to Chair Knee
Sit upright on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor and your hands lightly placed behind your head.
Engage your core and lift your right knee up toward the ceiling while simultaneously crunching your upper body down and to the right.
Try to touch your right elbow to your right knee at the top of the movement, squeezing your obliques.
Slowly lower your torso and foot back to the starting position in a controlled motion.
Complete all your repetitions on one side before switching to the other side.
Seated Side Elbow Crunch to Chair Knee FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Side Elbow Crunch to Chair Knee work?
The Seated Side Elbow Crunch to Chair Knee mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Side Elbow Crunch to Chair Knee?
Chair.
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