Lying Air Cycles

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back with your hands either side of your body
  • 2Raise your legs off the ground, and bend your knees at a 90 degree angle
  • 3With your thighs, simulate the motion of cycling
  • 4Continue pedaling in the air with controlled movements
  • 5Breathe regularly throughout the exercise

Tips:

  • Try keeping your lower back flat on the ground
  • To increase the challenge, extend your legs out more before pedaling
  • Engage your core muscles during the exercise
  • Avoid any jerky movements, keep it smooth

Lying Air Cycles Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs