How to do it
Spread the elbows outward to widen the rotational arc each rep.
- 1
Lie back on a special bench set at a 45-degree angle.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head without locking your fingers.
- 3
Lift your legs to a tabletop position and perform a bicycle pedal motion.
- 4
As you pedal, twist your torso so that your opposite elbow approaches your opposite knee.
- 5
Alternate sides with each pedal motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure to keep the movement controlled and focus on using your abs to twist rather than momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling on the head with the hands
- ✕Bouncing the torso off the bench pad
- ✕Dropping the extended leg toward the pad