How to do a bicycle crunch

CoreBodyweightBeginner

A rotating crunch that works the front and sides of your core at once. Slow and controlled beats fast and sloppy every time.

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How to do it

1Hands light behind your head — don't pull on your neck
2Bring one elbow toward the opposite knee
3Extend the other leg out long
4Move slowly and feel it, don't sprint

Muscles worked

Core Obliques

An easier way in

The bicycle crunch with your feet on the floor. One leg moves at a time and the twist stays. Work with this version for as long as you like — when the full one feels within reach, give it a go.

Feet on the floor

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How to do a bicycle crunch

CoreBodyweightBeginner

A rotating crunch that works the front and sides of your core at once. Slow and controlled beats fast and sloppy every time.

Every move in Core Buddy has a video like this one — and it builds the whole session for you, timer and all. Free to download.

How to do it

1Hands light behind your head — don't pull on your neck
2Bring one elbow toward the opposite knee
3Extend the other leg out long
4Move slowly and feel it, don't sprint

Muscles worked

Core Obliques

An easier way in

The bicycle crunch with your feet on the floor. One leg moves at a time and the twist stays. Work with this version for as long as you like — when the full one feels within reach, give it a go.

Feet on the floor

Share this exercise

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