Bicycle Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Bicycle Crunch focuses on Abs, Obliques.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Bicycle Crunch with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands gently supporting your head and your elbows wide. Lift your feet off the floor, bending your knees so your shins are parallel to the floor.
- 2
Extend your right leg straight out while simultaneously drawing your left knee towards your chest. As you do this, crunch your torso and rotate to bring your right elbow towards your left knee.
- 3
Return to the starting position with both knees bent. Immediately switch sides, extending your left leg and bringing your right knee towards your chest, rotating to bring your left elbow towards your right knee.
- 4
Continue alternating sides in a controlled motion.
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