Core · Bodyweight

Standing Elbow to Knee Crunch

Crunch on your feet, twist the obliques.

Standing Elbow to Knee Crunch exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Stand tall with your hands behind your head.
  2. Lift one knee up and across toward the opposite elbow.
  3. Crunch your torso down to meet the knee.
  4. Return to standing and alternate sides.

The one cue that matters

Rotate your torso to bring the elbow in, don't just bend forward at the hip.

Muscles worked

The Standing Elbow to Knee Crunch isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Standing Elbow to Knee Crunch work?

The Standing Elbow to Knee Crunch primarily works the Core.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Standing Elbow to Knee Crunch?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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