Band bicycle crunch Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Iliopsoas
Equipment
Band
Body Part
Waist
Primary Muscle
Iliopsoas
Secondary Muscles
Adductor Brevis, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Sartorius, Pectineous
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
Resistance Band Bicycle Crunch

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Band bicycle crunch

  1. Secure the band around your feet while lying on your back.
  2. Lift your shoulders off the ground and pull one knee towards your chest as you twist your torso to bring the opposite elbow towards that knee.
  3. Alternate sides in a pedaling motion while maintaining tension in the band.
  4. Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Bouncing through the motion instead of controlling it.
  • Pulling on the neck which can lead to strain.
  • Not engaging the core sufficiently.

Modifications

  • Perform with a smaller range of motion.
  • Use a lighter band to reduce resistance.

Tips

  • Engage your core throughout the movement.
  • Avoid pulling on your head or neck.
  • Keep your movements controlled and deliberate.

Tags

core
abs
strength
obliques
band exercises
medium intensity

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