# How to Do Bicycle Crunch

Learn how to do the Bicycle Crunch with correct form. Below you will find the muscles it works, step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and answers to common questions.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate   **Equipment:** No equipment

## Muscles worked

obliques, abdominals

## How to do it: step by step

- Lie on your back with hands behind your head and legs lifted, knees bent.
- Brace your core and lift your shoulder blades off the floor.
- Straighten your right leg while rotating your torso to bring your right elbow toward your left knee.
- Switch sides, extending your left leg as your left elbow comes toward your right knee.
- Continue pedaling slowly with a controlled twist each rep.
- Keep your elbows wide and do not pull on your neck.

## Tips

- Slow down: a deliberate twist works the obliques far more than fast cycling.
- Exhale on each twist.

*General fitness information only, not medical advice. Check with a professional if you have health concerns.*

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## Frequently asked questions

### What muscles does the Bicycle Crunch work?

The Bicycle Crunch mainly works the obliques, abdominals.

### How many reps of the Bicycle Crunch should I do?

A good starting point is 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, with 60 to 90 seconds of rest between sets. Start light and add weight or reps as your form stays solid.

### Is the Bicycle Crunch good for beginners?

It can be. The Bicycle Crunch is an intermediate move, so learn the basic version first and build up gradually.