Knee Touch Crunch
Step by step
How to perform
- Place your hands lightly behind your ears, ensuring not to strain your neck, and keep your elbows out to the sides.
- Inhale, then as you exhale, engage your abdominal muscles and lift your upper body off the ground towards your knees.
- At the same time, lift your right knee and try to touch it with your left elbow while keeping the other foot flat on the ground.
- Inhale and slowly lower your upper body and right knee back to the starting position, then repeat the movement with your left knee and right elbow. Ensure to alternate between sides for each repetition.
Overview
About this exercise
The Knee Touch Crunch is a dynamic exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, helping to build core strength and improve overall fitness. This exercise is suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, as it can be modified to match one's ability. People may choose to incorporate the Knee Touch Crunch into their workout regimen to enhance their core stability, promote better posture, and aid in the performance of daily activities and other exercises.
Coaching cues
Form tips
The key to a successful knee touch crunch is to engage your core muscles. When you lift your upper body to touch your knees, make sure it's your abdominal muscles doing the work, not your neck or shoulders. A common mistake is to pull on your neck, which can lead to strain and injury.
Make sure your movements are slow and controlled. Rushing through the exercise or using momentum to lift your body can reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury.
Breathing is crucial in any exercise.
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