Lying Bicycle Crunch

Lying Bicycle Crunch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back on the floor with your hands behind your head
  • 2Bring your knees towards your chest, and lift your shoulders off the floor without pulling on your neck
  • 3Straighten your right leg while turning your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee
  • 4Switch sides to perform the same action on the opposite side, this completes one rep
  • 5Continue in this manner, alternating sides for each rep

Tips:

  • Make sure to exhale as you lift your shoulders off the floor
  • Keep your lower back on the ground throughout the exercise to avoid strain
  • Try to bring the elbow towards the knee rather on focusing on shoulder to knee
  • Do not rush the movement, slow and controlled motion is more effective

Lying Bicycle Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs