Bicycle Crunch How-To for Abs

The Bicycle Crunch has been shown in numerous studies to be the best abdominal exercise, because it stimulates more muscle fibers in the abs and obliques than any other.  Here’s how to do the bicycle crunch ab exercise.

right elbow to left knee

right elbow to left knee

flip flops are optional

flip flops are optional

Starting Position: Flat on your back on the ground with your hands behind (or beside) your head.

Execution: Begin the Bicycle Crunch by bringing your right elbow toward your left knee while extending your right leg out.

Repeat by doing the opposite: left elbow to right knee.

Tips/Tricks: do NOT pull on your neck!  Do not use momentum – execute the movement in a controlled manner.  To make it harder and more intense, pause in the contracted (elbow to knee) position on each rep and FEEL THE BURN! ;)

Sets & Reps: As a general rule do three sets of as many reps as possible (AMRAP).  For the record, 25 to each side is pretty good.

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