Bicycles
Strengthens the core, improving trunk stability and control during other movements.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthPush
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: core. Secondary: abs |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Push |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~6 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Bicycles.
- Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
- Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
- Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
- Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
- Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
- Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.
Coaching tips
Benefits
Strengthens the core, improving trunk stability and control during other movements.
Common mistakes
Letting the hips sag or flaring the elbows out to the sides.
Make it harder
Add a pause at the hardest point, slow the tempo, or add light resistance (band or dumbbells).
Make it easier
Reduce the range of motion or reps until the movement feels controlled.
Breathing
Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.
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