band bicycle crunch
The band bicycle crunch is a core exercise that targets the abs, with additional emphasis on the hip flexors and obliques. The use of a resistance band increases the challenge, requiring greater core stability and strength.
Difficulty
Equipment: band
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~7/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
absCORE
Secondary Muscles
hip flexorsobliques
Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with your hands behind your head and your knees bent.
- 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.
- 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.
- Continue alternating the twisting motion, as if you are pedaling a bicycle, while keeping your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
