Bicycle Crunch

A dynamic crunch variation targeting both the rectus abdominis and obliques.

How to do it

1. Lie on your back with hands behind your head and legs raised.
2. Bring one knee toward your chest while rotating your torso to meet it with the opposite elbow.
3. Extend that leg while bringing the other knee in.
4. Continue alternating in a pedaling motion.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
• Lead the rotation with your shoulder, not your elbow.
• Move slowly and deliberately rather than racing through reps.

Muscles

Primary: Obliques, Abs

Secondary: Hip flexors