Elbow to Knee Twists
Standing, lift one knee and twist to meet it with the opposite elbow, then switch; the standing cousin of the elbow-to-knee crunch.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, arms raised with the elbows bent and the fists by the head.
Steps
- Lift one knee toward the chest.
- Rotate the trunk to bring the opposite elbow down to meet it.
- Return to tall and repeat to the other side.
Common mistakes
Only bending forward: the trunk ROTATES toward the knee. Chasing a low knee with the elbow: lift the knee to at least hip height. Tugging on the head: the fists stay by it without pulling.
Breathing
Exhale on each twist, inhale returning.
