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Plank knee to elbow

A isolation exercise for the abs and obliques, with help from the front delts. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: High plank, hands under the shoulders.
  2. Bring one knee to the same-side elbow
  3. Return it slowly and switch

Muscles worked

Plank knee to elbow: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs and obliques highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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