Bicycle Crunches with Weighted Ankle/Wrist Bands
Intermediate, Core, 3 x 12 each side
How to do it
Bicycle crunch on the yoga mat with weighted bands on the ankles.
You'll need
Steps
Lie on your back on a yoga mat. Place the weighted bands securely around your ankles. Bend your knees and place your hands lightly behind your head, without pulling on your neck.
Engage your core and lift your head and shoulders slightly off the mat. Bring your knees up toward your chest, forming a 90 degrees at knees keeping them over your hip. Keep your lower back gently pressed into the mat.
Extend your right leg while gently rotating your upper body to the left so that the left elbow is pointing to the ceiling. Return to centre, then switch sides: left leg out, twist upper body to right with right elbow pointed to the ceiling.
Continue alternating sides in a slow, controlled movement for the planned number of repetitions. Keep your core engaged and avoid pulling on your neck.
Stop if you feel pain. This is general guidance, not medical advice.
Do it with
The kit in this exerciseCork yoga matAED 119 incl. VAT
The kit in this exerciseSuede yoga matAED 99 incl. VAT
The kit in this exerciseAnkle and wrist weightsAED 79 incl. VATRelated exercises
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