Bicycle crunch
Also called Bicycle crunches, Air bicycle
The bicycle crunch is a crunch where you rotate your torso and bring one elbow toward the opposite knee, as if cycling. It trains your abs and obliques, with help from your hip flexors. It is a good next step after the Crunch. Move slowly and rotate your chest, not just your elbows. Keep your lower back on the floor and your neck relaxed. Fast pedaling with little rotation does not work your trunk much.
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How to do it
- Lie on your back with your hands lightly at your temples.
- Lift your legs so your knees are bent over your hips.
- Rotate your torso and bring one elbow toward the opposite knee.
- Switch sides slowly, keeping your legs off the floor.
Form tips
- Lie on your back, hands lightly at your temples.
- Rotate your torso: elbow toward the opposite knee.
- Switch sides slowly and keep your legs off the floor.
Common mistake
- Pedaling fast without rotating your torso.