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Bicycle crunch

This is a fun crunch variation that looks like you're pedaling a bicycle. [ID: bicycle_crunch]

Instructions

First time: Do 10 reps, slow and under control

Steps:

1. Start position: lay on your back and raise your knees
2. Crunch and meet your elbow with the opposite knee making a bicycle pedaling motion

Details

This is a FUN (and effective) variation of the basic crunch exercise, crunch.htm

You can do bicycle crunches fast (fun, looks cool) or slow (more effective). Your choice!

You can also do bicycle crunches while sitting down.

Progression: Try a Standing bicycle crunch. From a standing start position, bend at the waist and raise one leg to meet with the bent elbow of the opposite arm. Here's a video demo by LiveStrong, www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BT7az9xvIU

Little help

Video: bicycle crunch demo, www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnuLak2onoA

Article: "How to Do a Bicycle Crunch" from VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/bicycle-crunch-exercise-3120058

Video: How to do a bicycle crunch, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwyvozckjak

Image source: VeryWellFit, verywellfit link