How to Do Bicycles

Bicycles is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bicycles

  1. 01Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and legs in tabletop position.
  2. 02Lift your shoulder blades off the mat and extend your right leg out at a 45-degree angle.
  3. 03Rotate your torso to bring your right elbow toward your left knee.
  4. 04Switch sides in a fluid, pedaling motion by extending the left leg and rotating to the right.
  5. 05Maintain a constant tension in the abdominals and avoid pulling on your neck.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bicycles

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

Focus on bringing your shoulder toward the opposite knee rather than just touching your elbow to the knee.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bicycles questions

What muscles does Bicycles work?

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

How do you do Bicycles correctly?

Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and legs in tabletop position. Lift your shoulder blades off the mat and extend your right leg out at a 45-degree angle. Rotate your torso to bring your right elbow toward your left knee. Switch sides in a fluid, pedaling motion by extending the left leg and rotating to the right. Maintain a constant tension in the abdominals and avoid pulling on your neck.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bicycles?

Focus on bringing your shoulder toward the opposite knee rather than just touching your elbow to the knee.

Is Bicycles suitable for beginners?

Bicycles is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bicycles?

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

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