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StrengthBeginner

Bicycle Crunch

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Abdominals, Obliques

Secondary

Hip Flexors

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on back, lower back pressed into floor, hands lightly behind head.

  2. 2

    Lift shoulders off floor, bring knees to 90 degrees (tabletop).

  3. 3

    Bring right elbow towards left knee while extending right leg straight out.

  4. 4

    Simultaneously switch sides: bring left elbow towards right knee while extending left leg straight.

  5. 5

    Continue alternating sides in a 'cycling' motion.

  6. 6

    Keep core engaged, avoid pulling on neck.