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Bicycle Crunch demonstration
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Bicycle Crunch

Bicycle Crunch is a focused strength exercise. A stable position and controlled execution help you train the target muscles effectively.

BodyweightCoreBeginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Core
Level
Beginner
Suggested sets
3–4 sets of 8–15 reps.
Muscles worked
AbsObliques

How to do it

  1. 1Choose a manageable load and take a stable starting position.
  2. 2Rotate one shoulder toward the opposite knee while extending the other leg.
  3. 3Move with control through a comfortable full range of motion.
  4. 4Return slowly to the starting position and keep tension for the next repetition.

Tips & tricks

  • Start light and add load only when every repetition looks consistent.
  • Keep your core active and avoid unnecessary movement outside the working joints.
  • Stop if pain replaces normal muscular effort.

Common mistakes

  • Starting too heavy and relying on momentum.
  • Dropping the return phase instead of controlling it.
  • Losing position as fatigue increases.