Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Sitting Alternate Knee to Elbow Twist.
A seated rotational exercise that alternately drives the knee toward the opposite elbow, engaging the obliques and deep core muscles. It doubles as a mobility drill that loosens the thoracic spine while challenging rotational strength.
The Sitting Alternate Knee to Elbow Twist is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
