Elbow to Knee Crunch

1. Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

2. Place your hands lightly behind your head, ensuring not to pull on your neck.

3. Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button towards your spine.

4. Lift your head, neck, and shoulder blades off the ground.

5. As you crunch up, bring your right elbow and left knee towards each other while extending the right leg out straight. The right elbow should aim to touch the left knee.

6. Pause at the top of the crunch, where your elbow and knee are closest.

7. Slowly lower back down to the starting position while simultaneously returning your left foot to the ground and straightening your left arm back behind your head.

8. Repeat the movement for the opposite side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee with the right leg extended.

9. Continue to alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions for each set.

Make sure to perform the exercise in a controlled manner to maximize engagement of the core muscles and to maintain good form throughout the movement. Avoid jerking or using momentum to lift your torso or legs. The focus should be on the contraction of the abdominal and oblique muscles with each rep.

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