Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hip flexors, Obliques.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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