Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lying Bicycle.
The lying cycle is a bodyweight abdominal exercise performed on your back where you pedal both legs in a continuous cycling motion, alternating the knees toward the chest. It challenges the abs and obliques while promoting hip flexor mobility.
The Lying Bicycle 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.
