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Step-up opposite elbow to knee twist
Muscles involved
The step-up with opposite elbow to knee twist adds rotation. It trains legs and obliques together.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands behind your head.
- Raise one knee towards the opposite elbow, contracting your abdomen and slightly rotating your torso.
- Return to the starting position and repeat the movement with the other knee and elbow.
- Alternate sides in a controlled manner, keeping your core active throughout the exercise.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Raise your knee towards the opposite elbow, contracting your abdomen. - Maintain balance on the supporting foot. - Alternate sides in a controlled manner, keeping your core active.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Step-up opposite elbow to knee twist: which muscles does it work?
Step-up opposite elbow to knee twist mainly works: Quadriceps, Glutes, Obliques. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Rectus abdominis.
What is Step-up opposite elbow to knee twist good for?
The step-up with opposite elbow to knee twist adds rotation. It trains legs and obliques together.
How do you do Step-up opposite elbow to knee twist with proper form?
- Raise your knee towards the opposite elbow, contracting your abdomen. - Maintain balance on the supporting foot. - Alternate sides in a controlled manner, keeping your core active.
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