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Bicycle Crunch

StrengthBeginnerBody Only

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Obliques, Lower abs

Primary: Abdominals

How to

  1. 1Lie on your back with your hands lightly behind your head and your legs raised with your knees bent.
  2. 2Bring one elbow toward the opposite knee while straightening the other leg.
  3. 3Switch sides in a smooth pedalling motion.
  4. 4Rotate from your torso rather than pulling on your neck and keep your lower back pressed down.