Bicycle crunches
A pedaling crunch that brings each elbow toward the opposite knee to work your obliques and abs.
IntermediateMatLow impactSuggested: 30 sec
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your fingertips lightly behind your head.
- Lift your shoulders off the floor and raise your knees over your hips.
- Drive one knee toward your chest as you straighten the other leg and turn your opposite elbow toward the bent knee.
- Switch sides in a smooth pedaling motion.
Alternate sides with each rep.
Form tips
- Rotate from your rib cage rather than pulling on your head.
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Slow down to make each twist count.
Muscles worked
ObliquesAbs