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Bicycle Kick

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Bicycle Kick Overview

The Bicycle kick workout primarily engages the Obliques, Abs, and Quads through bodyweight exercises.

While also working secondary muscles, the focus is on these three key areas.

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Bicycle Kick Instructions

  1. Start by lying flat on your back on a mat or the floor.
  2. Place your hands behind your head, with your elbows out to the sides.
  3. Lift your legs off the ground, bending your knees to a 90-degree angle.
  4. Bring your right elbow towards your left knee, while simultaneously straightening your right leg and bringing your left knee towards your chest.
  5. Switch sides, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee, while straightening your left leg and bringing your right knee towards your chest.

Bicycle Kick Tips

  1. Start by lying flat on your back with arms extended overhead and legs straight.
  2. Engage your core muscles, especially the obliques, by drawing your belly button towards your spine.
  3. Bend your knees and bring them towards your chest, keeping your feet off the ground.
  4. Simultaneously, use your abs and quads to lift your upper body off the ground, reaching towards your toes.
  5. As you reach the highest point, kick your legs straight up towards the ceiling, keeping them together.
  6. Use the momentum to roll back onto your shoulders and then back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat the movement for the desired number of reps, focusing on engaging your obliques, abs, and quads throughout.

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