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Knee To Elbow Touch Front Plank

Intensity
10–16 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Quads25%
  • Abs25%

Supporting muscles

  • Shoulders
  • Glutes
  • Chest
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Pause one second at the top of each knee tuck.

  1. 1

    Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Bring your right knee towards your right elbow while keeping your core tight.

  3. 3

    Return to the plank position.

  4. 4

    Repeat on the left side, bringing your left knee to your left elbow.

  5. 5

    Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your core engaged and back flat throughout the exercise to prevent sagging hips or piking up.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Dropping the support shoulder toward the ear
  • ✕Twisting the pelvis as the knee drives in
  • ✕Shifting weight back toward the feet each rep
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