Work Out With Denise Austin: Bicycle

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Try this today

• Watch the video above to follow Denise Austin’s Bicycle Crunch demonstration.
• Lie on your back. Lift your head and shoulders, and alternate hugging in each knee, while elevating the straight leg. Do 20 on each side.
• Add the waistline twist when you feel ready. As you are pedaling your legs, place hands at the sides of your head and twist at the waist, trying to touch the opposite knee with your elbow.
• Adapt the exercise to suit your level of fitness. For example, beginners may need to keep the straight leg on the ground, wait to add the waistline twist, or do fewer repetitions until more strength is built up.

Why

The Bicycle Crunch is one of the best exercises you can do to target the entire midsection. It works your core (abs and back muscles) and your obliques (side muscles). 

 

Watch a video demonstration of the Bicycle Crunch by Denise Austin.