Mainly muscles involved:
- Abs
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
For whom:
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Warm up
Execution:
Starting position:
- Start in front support, point your elbows outward.
- Shoulders over your wrists, feet hip-width apart.
- Straighten your back and slightly push your shoulder blades forward.
- Keep your head in line with a spine.
Action:
- Take a deep breath and tighten your core.
- As you exhale, pull one knee toward your elbow on the same side.
- Keep your foot low, but don’t slide it on the floor.
- With an inhale, go back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the other side.
Most often making mistakes:
- Lifting hips
- Raising head
My tips
- While performing the exercise, remember to keep a proper posture.
- Keep your shoulders over your wrists and hips in line with the body.
- Make sure that your abs and glutes are tight the whole time.
- Don’t slide your feet on the floor, but keep them low.
- Concentrate on proper breathing. Control the pace.
