Bicycle Crunch
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Bicycle Crunch

Obliques · secondary: Rectus Abdominis
Core beginner Home / Gym bodyweight / mat
Sets × Reps
3 × 20-30
Rest
30s
Est. Calories
~5.5/min
Muscle Group
Core
Starting Position

Lie or brace in the starting position with the lower back gently pressed toward the floor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Lie on your back, hands behind your head, knees lifted.

2. Rotate to bring one elbow toward the opposite knee while extending the other leg.

3. Alternate sides in a controlled pedaling motion.

Breathing

Breathe steadily throughout; never hold your breath during the hardest part.

Common Mistakes

Yanking the neck, using momentum instead of the core, and letting the lower back arch.

Safety Tips

Stop if you feel it in the lower back rather than the abs; reduce range of motion first.

Variations

Beginner: Slow tempo, smaller range.

Intermediate: As described.

Advanced: Add a pause at each rotation.

Equipment Not Available? Try Instead
Russian Twist
Obliques
Dead Bug
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