Standing Air Bike
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Standing Air Bike exercise mimics the motion of pedaling a bicycle while standing. It's a dynamic movement that helps strengthen the core, particularly engaging the obliques and rectus abdominis, while providing a cardiovascular workout.
How to do it
- Stand upright with feet hip-width apart.
- Lift one knee while twisting your torso, bringing the opposite elbow towards the knee.
- Alternate sides swiftly, maintaining balance and engaging your core throughout.
- Keep your arms bent at your sides for balance.
- Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Iliopsoas Quadriceps