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trunk flexion
Plank Knee-to-Elbow
Search GooglePlank Knee-to-Elbow is a intermediate trunk flexion exercise using bodyweight. It primarily trains core. Use a repeatable setup, a pain-free range of motion, and a level of resistance that preserves the intended position.
- Primary
- core
- Secondary
- shoulders, hip flexors
- Equipment
- bodyweight
- Mechanic
- compound
Setup
- — Prepare the bodyweight and clear the movement area.
- — Set your stance, grip, and starting position before beginning plank knee-to-elbow.
- — Choose a variation and range that let you keep complete control.
Execution
- — Bring one knee toward the same-side elbow without lifting the hips.
- — Reverse the movement smoothly and reset your position before the next repetition.
Breathing & coaching
- — Inhale during the easier or lowering phase.
- — Exhale through the working phase of the trunk flexion.
- — Bring one knee toward the same-side elbow without lifting the hips.
- — Complete the movement with the same control and range on both sides.
Progressions
- — Loaded or slower-tempo plank knee-to-elbow
Regressions
- — Supported or reduced-range plank knee-to-elbow