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Bicycle Crunches

Strength Stability Core

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Lie on your back, hands behind your head, alternate bringing each elbow to the opposite knee in a pedaling motion.

Option. Slow it right down for more control, or hold a light dumbbell at your chest for extra resistance.

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  1. 1

    Lie on your back with knees bent and hands lightly behind your head.

  2. 2

    Lift your shoulders off the floor and engage your core.

  3. 3

    Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while extending your right leg straight.

  4. 4

    Switch sides in a smooth pedaling motion.

  5. 5

    Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.

  6. 6

    Breathe steadily and move with control.

Bicycle Crunches

  • Hits your entire core — abs, obliques and that deep stabilizing layer
  • Makes your midsection feel strong and connected
  • Fun pedaling motion that actually feels like play

Bicycle Crunches

Core

Move type

Strength Stability

Targets

Abs Obliques Hip flexors

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