Place your hands lightly behind your ears, ensuring not to strain your neck, and keep your elbows out to the sides.
Inhale, then as you exhale, engage your abdominal muscles and lift your upper body off the ground towards your knees.
At the same time, lift your right knee and try to touch it with your left elbow while keeping the other foot flat on the ground.
Inhale and slowly lower your upper body and right knee back to the starting position, then repeat the movement with your left knee and right elbow. Ensure to alternate between sides for each repetition.
Pro Tip
**Engage Your Core**: The key to a successful knee touch crunch is to engage your core muscles. When you lift your upper body to touch your knees, make sure it's your abdominal muscles doing the work, not your neck or shoulders. A common mistake is to pull on your neck, which can lead to strain and injury. **Controlled Movements**: Make sure your movements are slow and controlled. Rushing through the exercise or using momentum to lift your body can reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury. **Breathing Technique**: Breathing is crucial in any exercise. Inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you