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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
abs
Secondary muscles
hip flexorsobliques
Primary body parts
core
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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