45 degree Bycicle Twisting Crunch Exercise Guide
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
How to: 45 degree Bycicle Twisting Crunch
- Lie on your back with your knees bent at a 45-degree angle.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows wide.
- Simultaneously lift your right shoulder and right knee towards each other.
- Twist your torso to engage the obliques as you switch sides.
- 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