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Standing Air Bike

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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

  1. Stand upright with feet hip-width apart.
  2. Lift one knee while twisting your torso, bringing the opposite elbow towards the knee.
  3. Alternate sides swiftly, maintaining balance and engaging your core throughout.
  4. Keep your arms bent at your sides for balance.
  5. Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Iliopsoas Quadriceps

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