1 / 6Bicycle Crunch
A pedalling crunch that works the front abs and the obliques at the sides of your waist, all with body weight.
Core
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Core
- Also works
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- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 45 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and legs raised.
- 2Bring one knee toward your chest while straightening the other leg.
- 3Turn your opposite elbow toward the bent knee.
- 4Switch sides in a pedalling motion.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on the neck
- Rushing through fast, sloppy reps
- Moving only the elbows, not the shoulders
Tips
- Turn your shoulder toward the opposite knee
- Fully straighten the other leg each rep
- Go slow and controlled
Questions
How many reps?
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 per side, slowly. Quality beats speed.
Will it slim my waist?
It strengthens the waist muscles; a slimmer waist comes from losing overall body fat.
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