Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle
Level up your core training with this weighted twist on the bicycle crunch. It builds explosive oblique power and deep abdominal stability using controlled dumbbell resistance.
The Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
How to do the Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle
Setup
Sit on a yoga mat with your legs extended and feet slightly lifted off the ground.
Lean your torso back at a 45-degree angle, maintaining a straight spine and engaging your core.
Hold a single dumbbell with both hands extended toward your shins.
Movement
As you pull the dumbbell toward your body, draw one knee toward your chest while extending the opposite leg.
Simultaneously twist your torso slightly as you bring the weight toward the outside of the bent knee.
Return to the starting position with legs extended, then repeat on the opposite side.
Maintain a steady, controlled rhythm, focusing on keeping your lower back stable and your core tight throughout the entire movement.
Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle work?
The Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle?
None. The Dumbbell Loaded V-Cycle is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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