How to do it
Keep your neck relaxed and chin lifted off your chest.
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Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your legs lifted and knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 2
Simulate a cycling motion by extending one leg out while bringing the opposite elbow to the opposite knee.
- 3
Alternate sides in a smooth pedaling motion, keeping your abs engaged throughout.
- 4
Continue the cycling motion for the desired duration or number of reps.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed to the floor and move your legs in a controlled manner to effectively target the abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling on the head with the hands
- ✕Extending the leg only partially
- ✕Bringing same-side elbow to knee