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How to do Bicycle crunch

Bicycle crunch works the Obliques, front abs with no equipment. Key cue: “Bring each elbow toward the opposite knee. Rotate from the shoulder, not the elbow”

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Steps

  1. Lie on your back, hands by your ears, shoulder blades slightly off the floor
  2. Pull one knee in and rotate the opposite shoulder toward it
  3. Keep alternating, like pedaling a bike

How many: 10–15 reps per side

Muscles worked

Obliques, front abs

Common mistakes

Easier or harder

EasierKeep your feet on the floor and just twist your upper body
HarderPause 1 sec at each twist

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Results are rough estimates from general formulas, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are under treatment, talk to your doctor before you start. Stop right away if anything hurts.

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