Bicycle Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Iliopsoas, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Bicycle Twist, Bicycle Crunches
How to: Bicycle Crunch
- Lie on your back with your hands behind your head.
- Lift your legs so they are bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Bring your right elbow towards your left knee while extending your right leg.
- Switch sides, bringing your left elbow toward your right knee.
- Continue alternating sides in a cycling motion.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Pulling on the neck with the hands.
- Not fully engaging the core during the movement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a smaller range of motion.
- Start with legs raised in a tabletop position.
Tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the ground.
- Move in a controlled manner to maximize core engagement.
- Breathe steadily while performing the exercise.
Bicycle Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
obliques
bodyweight
intermediate