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Band bicycle crunch

Intermediate

Band bicycle crunch is a isolation resistance band exercise for the abs, also working the quads and obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

QuadsObliques

Equipment
Resistance band
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your hands behind your head and your knees bent.
  2. 2Lift 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. 3Straighten 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. 4Continue alternating the twisting motion, as if you are pedaling a bicycle, while keeping your core engaged throughout the movement.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Decline crunchBodyweight
  • Crunch (hands overhead)Bodyweight
  • Bottoms-upBodyweight
  • Hanging straight twisting leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • Band kneeling twisting crunchResistance band
  • Medicine ball crunchOther

Easier variations

  • Bicycle crunchBodyweight
  • Alternate heel touchersBodyweight
  • Cross body crunchBodyweight
  • Crunch floorBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Hanging straight twisting leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • Suspended reverse crunchBodyweight
  • Hanging straight leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • V-sit on floorBodyweight
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