How to Do Arm Rotation Knee Lift

Arm Rotation Knee Lift is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Arm Rotation Knee Lift

  1. 01Stand tall with feet together and hands placed behind the head with elbows wide.
  2. 02Shift weight to the left leg and lift the right knee toward the chest.
  3. 03Rotate the torso to the right, bringing the left elbow across the body to touch the rising right knee.
  4. 04Return the foot to the floor and reset the torso to the center.
  5. 05Alternate sides in a rhythmic motion, ensuring the core stays tight throughout each rotation.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Arm Rotation Knee Lift

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on bringing the opposite elbow to the opposite knee to maximize the engagement of the obliques through trunk rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Arm Rotation Knee Lift questions

What muscles does Arm Rotation Knee Lift work?

Arm Rotation Knee Lift is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Arm Rotation Knee Lift correctly?

Stand tall with feet together and hands placed behind the head with elbows wide. Shift weight to the left leg and lift the right knee toward the chest. Rotate the torso to the right, bringing the left elbow across the body to touch the rising right knee. Return the foot to the floor and reset the torso to the center. Alternate sides in a rhythmic motion, ensuring the core stays tight throughout each rotation.

What is the A90 coach tip for Arm Rotation Knee Lift?

Focus on bringing the opposite elbow to the opposite knee to maximize the engagement of the obliques through trunk rotation.

Is Arm Rotation Knee Lift suitable for beginners?

Arm Rotation Knee Lift is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Arm Rotation Knee Lift?

No. Arm Rotation Knee Lift is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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