Criss Cross Elbow To Knee

Criss Cross Elbow To Knee demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind your head
  • 2Raise your right knee towards your left elbow in a cross-body motion
  • 3Lower back down and repeat on the opposite side, raising your left knee towards your right elbow
  • 4Keep alternating sides for the duration of the exercise
  • 5Aim to keep a brisk pace for this aerobic exercise

Tips:

  • Engage your core throughout the exercise to maximize ab work
  • Try to fully extend your leg back down before raising the other to maintain balance
  • If needed, slow down the pace but maintain the cross-body motion
  • Keep your back straight throughout the exercise

Criss Cross Elbow To Knee Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs