Form cues
- Keep elbows wide
- Twist through the torso
- Do not pull on neck
- Control each rep
Exercise
45-Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch
Waist, body weight
A twisting crunch performed at a 45-degree angle to target the obliques and rectus abdominis.
Target: obliques. Also works: rectus abdominis, hip flexors.
Steps
- Lie down with your hands behind your head and legs extended upwards at about a 45-degree angle.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulders off the ground.
- Twist your upper body, bringing your right elbow toward your left knee as you extend your right leg.
- Return to the starting position and repeat to the opposite side.
- Continue alternating sides in a controlled, twisting motion.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on the neck
- Using momentum instead of abs
- Allowing hips to sag
Breathing
Exhale during the twist, inhale as you return to center.
In the app, search for 45-Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch and add it to a workout.