Lying Elbow to Knee

1. Lie on your back on a comfortable, flat surface with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Place your hands lightly behind your head or by the side of your head without interlocking your fingers. This is your starting position.

2. Crunch upwards by lifting your shoulders off the ground. As you do this, bring your right elbow towards your left knee by rotating your torso while simultaneously bringing your left knee in towards your left elbow. Attempt to touch your elbow to your knee to create a bicycle pedal motion.

3. Pause briefly when your elbow and knee are as close as they can get.

4. Slowly return to the starting position, without allowing your shoulders to fully rest on the ground.

5. Repeat the motion, this time bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.

6. Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring you keep proper form with controlled movements throughout the exercise.

Focus on breathing out as you crunch, and breathing in as you return to the starting position. This exercise primarily targets the abdominal muscles, with an emphasis on the obliques due to the twisting motion.

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