Twisting Knee-up
Expert Advice
Ensure you twist from your torso and not just your shoulders to fully engage your oblique muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind your head.
- Lift one knee towards the opposite elbow while twisting your torso towards the knee.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Twisting Knee-up primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads20%
Hamstrings20%
Calves20%
Glutes20%
Abs20%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Twisting Knee-up work?
Twisting Knee-up primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Twisting Knee-up?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Twisting Knee-up suitable for beginners?
Twisting Knee-up 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.
