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The Standing Knee Raise and Crunch Exercise
The standing knee raise and crunch exercise is a great low impact movement that will help strengthen your core in addition to improving your cardio conditioning. It’s a relatively easy movement to perform and it doesn’t require a lot of space or any type of special equipment.
The great thing about the standing knee raise and crunch exercise is that it is not an overly difficult exercise to perform so it can be performed by beginners and advanced trainers alike. The key to the standing knee raise and crunch exercise is to keep your core engaged throughout the entire movement and place more emphasis on your abs while “crunching” downwards.
Start Position
Right Side Hand Raise
Right Knee Raise
Left Side Arm Raise
Left Knee Raise
Position for the standing knee raise and crunch exercise
Stand with your feet placed two to three feet apart. Retract your shoulder blades and puff your chest out proud. Keep your back straight and your head level.
How to perform the standing knee raise and exercise
To start, clasp your hands together (left hand over right) and raise both hands over the right side of your head. Bring both hands down while at the same time raise your right knee. Slightly “crunch” your upper body downwards while touching your knee with your hands. Raise your hands back upwards and lower your knee towards the ground and repeat for the prescribed amount of repetitions. Perform the same motion for the left side of your body.
Breathing
Breathe in as reach upwards and breathe out as you crunch down.
Important points for the standing knee raise and crunch exercise
· Remember to keep your core engaged throughout the entire movement. Squeeze your abs as you crunch downwards.
· Try not to look down or up as this will cause you to lose balance. I suggest picking a spot on the wall (that’s level with your eyesight) and stare at it for the duration of the movement.
· Try and create a fluid, continuous movement moving your arms and legs in unison.
Video for the standing knee raise and crunch exercise
Over his 30 plus years of experience, Blake Bissaillion has worked with nationally ranked body builders, power lifters and fitness professionals. In this time he has picked up volumes of applied knowledge that he openly shares with his clients. Mr. Bissaillion’s objective is to help as many beginners to weight training and fitness to achieve their weight loss and fitness goals while getting into their best possible shape. Mr. Bissaillion owns and operates Belly Be Gone, a fitness company that offers fitness and nutritional guidance and products.