Abs exercise · body weight
Air Bike
The air bike is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the air bike
- Lie flat on your back with your hands placed behind your head.
- Lift your legs off the ground and bend your knees at a 90-degree angle.
- Bring your right elbow towards your left knee while simultaneously straightening your right leg.
- Return to the starting position and repeat the movement on the opposite side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee while straightening your left leg.
- Continue alternating sides in a pedaling motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The hip flexors work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
