About the Form & Proper Execution of Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches are definitely one of the best ab exercises you can perform
without any fitness equipment. They are so great because (when performed
properly) completely isolate the abdominal muscles as well as work the core and
obliques. To perform the exercise properly you have to perform it under
control from the correct position. Lying on your back on the floor extend
one leg and lift it a couple inches above the ground. Next, lift your
opposite leg and have your knee facing up towards the ceiling while you extend
your lower leg to be parallel with the ground. Hold both your hands behind
your head and be sure to maintain the position of both legs as you bring your
opposite elbow to your raised knee and repeat for the desired number of reps
before switching to the other side.
Who should do them & When and Why to use
Bicycle Crunches in your Abdominal Workouts
Anyone looking to strengthen the abdominal muscles can use
bicycle crunches as a mainstay of their abdominal workout. For those
looking to lose fat these or any other form of crunches should be tertiary to a
cardiovascular and full body weight training program. These bicycle
crunches can be used at any point of a workout. They are often best used
as the final abdominal exercise in advanced abdominal workouts. The
bicycle crunch can be used along with its cousin the bicycle maneuver to really burn the
abdominal muscles.
