A core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, specifically the obliques.
- +Works the core and obliques
- +No equipment required
- +Helps improve balance and coordination
- –Requires proper form to avoid neck strain
- –Not suitable for those with lower back issues
- –May be challenging for beginners
This exercise targets:
Core
Abs
Obliques
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat, hands lightly behind your head
- Brace your core and press your lower back into the floor
- Lift shoulder blades off the ground; keep elbows wide, chin slightly tucked
- Bring right elbow toward left knee as you lift the knee; extend the other leg
- Pause, squeeze your obliques, then return slowly and switch sides
- Exhale as elbow meets knee; inhale as you lower
- Move controlled—don’t yank your neck or swing your legs
- Aim 8–15 slow reps per side, keeping tension on the abs