Elevated Cycling
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
This exercise involves elevating the upper body and performing a cycling motion with the legs. It primarily targets the core muscles, particularly the obliques and rectus abdominis, by requiring stabilization and movement control during the cycling motion. It's beneficial for enhancing core strength and endurance.
How to do it
- Sit on the floor, leaning back slightly, with your hands on the ground for support.
- Lift your legs off the floor, bending one knee towards your chest while extending the other leg outward.
- Begin a cycling motion by alternating the bending and extending of your legs, simulating a pedaling action.
- Keep your core engaged and maintain a steady, controlled pace throughout the exercise.
- Breathe steadily and focus on maintaining balance and stability.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Iliopsoas Quadriceps
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