How to do it
Keep your extended leg hovering just above the floor between reps.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head, elbows wide, and knees bent into your chest.
- 2
Extend one leg out while bringing the opposite elbow towards the bent knee, simulating a cycling motion.
- 3
Alternate sides in a fluid, bicycle-pedaling motion.
- 4
Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Focus on a full range of motion and a controlled pace to maximize engagement of the abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the head forward with your hands
- ✕Arching the lower back away from the floor
- ✕Bringing the same-side elbow to the knee