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Band Bicycle Crunch

The band bicycle crunch is a band exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors and obliques assisting.

Animated demonstration of the band bicycle crunch
Band Bicycle Crunch — demonstration
Target muscle
Abs
Also works
Hip flexors, obliques
Equipment
Band
Body part
Waist

How to do the band bicycle crunch

  1. Lie flat on your back with your hands behind your head and your knees bent.
  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.
  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.
  4. Continue alternating the twisting motion, as if you are pedaling a bicycle, while keeping your core engaged throughout the movement.
  5. Repeat 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 and obliques work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every resistance band exercise.

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