45 degree Bycicle Twisting Crunch Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Obliques
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Waist
Primary Muscle
Obliques
Secondary Muscles
Quadriceps, Iliopsoas, Pectineous, Gluteus Maximus, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Rectus Abdominis
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
45 Degree Bicycle Crunch

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: 45 degree Bycicle Twisting Crunch

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Place your hands behind your head, elbows wide.
  3. Simultaneously lift your right shoulder and right knee towards each other.
  4. Twist your torso to engage the obliques as you switch sides.
  5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Pulling on the neck with your hands.
  • Arching your back instead of engaging the core.
  • Not rotating the torso fully.

Modifications

  • Perform with bent knees if full twists are too challenging.
  • Reduce range of motion to accommodate discomfort.

Tips

  • Engage your core throughout the exercise.
  • Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
  • Do not rush; focus on control and breathing.

45 degree Bycicle Twisting Crunch Alternatives

Tags

core
abs
strength
twisting
waist
bodyweight

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