Abdominals
Elbow to Knee
A standing or lying core move that brings an elbow and the opposite knee together to work the abs and obliques.
Primary musclesAbdominals
Energy burned
≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.9 kcal/min
Estimate range 12–21 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked4 %
Effort during a set4.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Lie on your back with your knees bent and hands lightly behind your head.
- 2Lift your shoulders slightly off the floor and bring one knee up.
- 3Keep your lower back pressed gently down.
How to perform
- 1Rotate your torso to bring one elbow toward the opposite knee.
- 2Straighten the other leg out low as you twist.
- 3Switch sides in a smooth cycling motion.
- 4Continue alternating for your target repetitions.
