Banded Bicycle Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Banded Bicycle Crunch focuses on Abs, Obliques, with Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Bicycle Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Loop a resistance band around your feet and hold the ends with your hands near your head.
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Lift your shoulders off the ground, engaging your core. Bring your right elbow towards your left knee while extending your right leg out.
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Switch sides, bringing your left elbow to your right knee while extending your left leg out. Continue alternating sides in a controlled manner.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Banded Bicycle Crunch safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to protect your spine.
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Avoid pulling on your neck; use your core to lift your shoulders off the ground.
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Move at a steady pace; don’t rush the exercise to maintain control and form.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Bicycle Crunch primarily targets Abs, Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded Bicycle Crunch, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Bicycle Crunch, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
