Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Bicycle Crunch.
The air bike is a floor ab exercise that combines a crunch with a cycling leg motion, alternately bringing each elbow toward the opposite knee to target the abs and obliques simultaneously. The continuous pedaling pattern keeps the core under constant tension throughout the set.
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The Bicycle Crunch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.