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Bicycle Crunch
A dynamic crunch variation targeting both the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- obliques · rectus abdominis · hip flexors
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Lie on your back with hands behind your head and legs raised.
- Bring one knee toward your chest while rotating your torso to meet it with the opposite elbow.
- Extend that leg while bringing the other knee in.
- Continue alternating in a pedaling motion.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
- Lead the rotation with your shoulder, not your elbow.
- Move slowly and deliberately rather than racing through reps.