How to Do Bicycle Twisting Crunch

Bicycle Twisting Crunch is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bicycle Twisting Crunch

  1. 01Lie on the floor with the lower back pressed down and fingers touching the temples.
  2. 02Lift the shoulder blades off the floor and bring the knees to a tabletop position.
  3. 03Rotate the torso to bring the right elbow toward the left knee while extending the right leg straight.
  4. 04Switch sides by bringing the left elbow toward the right knee while extending the left leg.
  5. 05Coordinate the breathing by exhaling on every rotation.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bicycle Twisting Crunch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the neck feels strained, look at the ceiling and focus on rotating the ribcage rather than pulling the head with the hands.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bicycle Twisting Crunch questions

What muscles does Bicycle Twisting Crunch work?

Bicycle Twisting Crunch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bicycle Twisting Crunch correctly?

Lie on the floor with the lower back pressed down and fingers touching the temples. Lift the shoulder blades off the floor and bring the knees to a tabletop position. Rotate the torso to bring the right elbow toward the left knee while extending the right leg straight. Switch sides by bringing the left elbow toward the right knee while extending the left leg. Coordinate the breathing by exhaling on every rotation.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bicycle Twisting Crunch?

If the neck feels strained, look at the ceiling and focus on rotating the ribcage rather than pulling the head with the hands.

Is Bicycle Twisting Crunch suitable for beginners?

Bicycle Twisting Crunch is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bicycle Twisting Crunch?

No. Bicycle Twisting Crunch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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