Band Bicycle-Crunch
Strengthen your core with the Band Bicycle-Crunch! Twist and tone your abs with added resistance for a more effective workout.
The Band Bicycle-Crunch is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: resistance bands.

Required Equipment

Band Bicycle-Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Band Bicycle-Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Band Bicycle-Crunch
Secure a resistance band to a stable anchor point close to the ground.
Lie on your back with your head furthest away from the anchor, and grab the band with both hands.
Bend your knees and lift them into the air, bringing your shins parallel to the ground and forming a 90-degree angle at the hips and knees.
Lift your shoulder blades off the ground and bring your hands to either side of your head, elbows bent.
Extend one leg out straight without touching the ground while simultaneously bringing the opposite elbow towards the knee of the bent leg, twisting your torso.
Return to the starting position and then switch sides, bringing the other elbow towards the opposite bent knee while extending the other leg straight.
Alternate sides in a 'bicycling' motion, all while maintaining tension on the band and a lifted position of the shoulder blades.
Continue for the desired number of repetitions or for a set period.
Ensure your abdominal muscles are engaged throughout the exercise and your movements are controlled and deliberate.
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Band Bicycle-Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Band Bicycle-Crunch work?
The Band Bicycle-Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Band Bicycle-Crunch?
Resistance bands.
Is the Band Bicycle-Crunch a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Band Bicycle-Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Decline Sit-Up, Band Half Kneeling Chop, Band Jackknife Sit-Up and Band Kneeling Crunch.
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