Bicycles
Starting Posture
Lie on your back on a mat with your hands behind your head, legs lifted and bent at a 90-degree angle.
How to Exercise
Lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the mat, and bring your right elbow towards your left knee as you straighten your right leg. Switch sides by bringing your left elbow towards your right knee as you straighten your left leg. Continue alternating sides in a bicycle pedaling motion.
Breath Control
Exhale as you twist and bring your elbow towards your knee. Inhale as you switch to the other side.
Common errors
Rushing through the exercise without engaging the core muscles properly. Pulling on the neck which can strain the neck muscles.
Weights
Grips
Variations
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Keep your elbows wide and avoid pulling on your head and neck. Focus on twisting from your core. Aim to keep a steady and controlled pace throughout the exercise.
Cautions
Avoid jerky movements and straining your neck. If you feel any discomfort, stop immediately.