This exercise involves lying on your back with your hands behind your head and your legs in a tabletop position. You then alternate bringing your left elbow to your right knee while extending your left leg, and then bringing your right elbow to your left knee while extending your right leg, mimicking a cycling motion. This exercise targets the abs and obliques.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Improves flexibility and range of motion in the back and shoulders
- Relieves tension and tightness in the upper back and neck
- Stretches the chest muscles and improves posture
- May help alleviate back pain and discomfort
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
How to perform
- Start by lying flat on your back with your hands behind your head and your knees bent.
- Lift your shoulders off the ground and bring your right elbow to your left knee while straightening your right leg.
- Switch sides by bringing your left elbow to your right knee while straightening your left leg.
- Continue alternating sides in a pedaling motion, as if you are riding a bicycle.
- Make sure to keep your core engaged and your lower back pressed into the ground throughout the exercise.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or time.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Hip Flexors
Primary