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45-Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch
Muscles involved
The 45-degree bicycle twisting crunch alternates elbows and knees. It keeps constant tension on the obliques.
How to do it
- Position yourself sideways on the machine with one leg supported and the other stretched in the air.
- Place the arm of the supported side on your head and the other on your waist.
- Lift the leg in the air by bending the knee and join the opposite elbow with it.
- Return to the starting position and repeat the movement before changing sides.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your neck relaxed and aligned with your spine. - Exhale when performing the twist and contracting your obliques. - The movement should be controlled, without jerking.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
45-Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch: which muscles does it work?
45-Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch mainly works: Obliques, Abs. It also involves: Rectus abdominis, Gluteus maximus, Iliopsoas, Pectineus, Quadriceps, Sartorius, Tensor fasciae latae.
What is 45-Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch good for?
The 45-degree bicycle twisting crunch alternates elbows and knees. It keeps constant tension on the obliques.
How do you do 45-Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch with proper form?
- Keep your neck relaxed and aligned with your spine. - Exhale when performing the twist and contracting your obliques. - The movement should be controlled, without jerking.
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