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JackKnife

Expert Advice

Control the movement both on the way up and down to maximize muscle engagement and prevent momentum from taking over.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie flat on your back with your arms extended behind your head and legs straight.
  2. Simultaneously lift your arms and legs up, reaching towards each other in a 'V' shape.
  3. Try to touch your toes with your fingertips at the top of the movement.
  4. Slowly lower your arms and legs back to the starting position without letting them touch the floor.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Quads
Quads14%
Abs
Abs14%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings14%
Calves
Calves14%
Glutes
Glutes14%
Chest
Chest15%
Lats
Lats15%
Secondary
14%Quads14%Abs14%Hamstrings14%Calves14%Glutes15%Chest15%Lats
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching