band bicycle crunch
band bicycle crunch is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Lie flat on your back with your hands behind your head and your knees bent.
Step 2
Lift your feet off the ground and bring your right knee towards your chest while simultaneously twisting your torso to bring your left elbow towards your right knee.
Step 3
Straighten your right leg while bringing your left knee towards your chest and twisting your torso to bring your right elbow towards your left knee.
Step 4
Continue alternating the twisting motion, as if you are pedaling a bicycle, while keeping your core engaged throughout the movement.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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