How to Do Bicycle Crunch: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

how to do bicycle crunch with proper form

Muscles Worked in the Bicycle Crunch

muscles worked in the bicycle crunch

Primary muscles worked:

Secondary muscles worked:

  • Abs
  • Hip Flexor

How to Do the Bicycle Crunch

  1. Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your legs raised, knees bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Lift your head and shoulders off the ground by engaging your core.
  3. Extend your right leg while simultaneously rotating your torso to bring your right elbow toward your left knee.
  4. Switch sides in a pedaling motion by extending your left leg and bringing your left elbow toward your right knee.
  5. Continue alternating sides in a controlled and steady rhythm for the desired number of reps.

Commentary

The bicycle crunch is a classic bodyweight core exercise that targets the rectus abdominus and obliques. It combines spinal flexion with rotation, making it effective for building both six-pack definition and rotational core strength.

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