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Knee To Elbow Touch Front Plank

Expert Advice

Keep your core engaged and back flat throughout the exercise to prevent sagging hips or piking up.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line.
  2. Bring your right knee towards your right elbow while keeping your core tight.
  3. Return to the plank position.
  4. Repeat on the left side, bringing your left knee to your left elbow.
  5. Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Knee To Elbow Touch Front Plank primarily targets the Quads, Abs, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Quads
Quads25%
Abs
Abs25%
Secondary
Shoulders
Shoulders20%
Glutes
Glutes15%
Chest
Chest15%
Equipment
Body Weight
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
25%Quads25%Abs20%Shoulders15%Glutes15%Chest

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Knee To Elbow Touch Front Plank work?
Knee To Elbow Touch Front Plank primarily targets the Quads, Abs. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Glutes, Chest. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Knee To Elbow Touch Front Plank?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Knee To Elbow Touch Front Plank suitable for beginners?
Knee To Elbow Touch Front Plank is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.