Bar Band Air Bike Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Stick
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Quadriceps, Sartorius, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Air Bike with Bar Band
How to: Bar Band Air Bike
- Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and legs lifted in a tabletop position.
- Hold the stick with both hands above your chest.
- Simultaneously extend your right leg out while twisting your torso to bring your left elbow towards your right knee.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back instead of keeping it flat.
- Not fully extending the legs during the exercise.
- Rushing through the movements, leading to poor form.
Modifications
- Use a lighter stick or resistance band to decrease intensity.
- Perform the exercise seated for better stability.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maximize effectiveness.
- Maintain a steady and controlled motion to avoid injury.
- Breathe out as you contract your abdomen.
Bar Band Air Bike Alternatives
Tags
core
abdominals
strength
waist
obliques
resistance band