How to do it
Press your forearms down to stabilize the shoulder blades.
- 1
Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
- 2
Bring your right knee towards your right elbow while keeping your core tight.
- 3
Return your right leg to the starting plank position.
- 4
Repeat on the left side, bringing your left knee to your left elbow.
- 5
Continue to alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a strong core and keep your hips level to avoid sagging or piking. This will maximize engagement of the glutes and core throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sagging hips toward the floor
- ✕Bringing knee to opposite elbow
- ✕Dropping the head below neutral