The Bicycle
About
This move works your abs and obliques to build core and rotational strength.
How to The Bicycle
Starting Position
1. Lie on your back, bend your knees at a 90-degree angle, and lift your legs.
2. Lightly place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders slightly off the ground.
Proper Form
1. Extend one leg straight and pull the opposite knee towards your chest.
2. Twist your upper body so that the opposite elbow faces the pulled knee.
3. Alternate between your legs and upper body as if pedaling, and repeat.
Breathing Technique
Exhale when you stretch your legs, and inhale when you pull your knees in to maintain the rhythm.
Precautions
1. Do not pull your neck with your hands; lift your upper body using your abdominal strength.
2. Keep your entire lower back close to the mat to prevent it from lifting.
3. Only rotate within a range that does not cause pain.
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