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Core · Intermediate

Plank Knee to Elbow

High-plank knee-to-elbow drill combining trunk stability with alternating hip flexion.

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Plank Knee to Elbow demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

CoreObliquesHip FlexorsShoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Begin in a high plank with your hands beneath your shoulders and feet set hip width apart.
  2. 02Brace your trunk and keep your head, hips, and heels aligned.
  3. 03Draw your right knee toward your right elbow without lifting or rotating your pelvis.
  4. 04Return the right foot to the plank and bring your left knee toward your left elbow.
  5. 05Continue alternating sides while keeping your shoulders over your hands and hips steady.

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