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Stability Ball Bicycle Crunch

Bicycle crunches get harder when the ball makes you balance.

Stability Ball Bicycle Crunch exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Lie back on the stability ball with your lower back supported, hands by your ears.
  2. Brace your core to settle the ball before you move.
  3. Crunch up and rotate your right elbow toward your left knee as it drives in.
  4. Switch sides in a smooth pedaling rhythm.

The one cue that matters

Twist from your ribs, not your neck, and keep the ball steady underneath you.

Muscles worked

The Stability Ball Bicycle Crunch isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Stability Ball Bicycle Crunch work?

The Stability Ball Bicycle Crunch primarily works the Core.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Stability Ball Bicycle Crunch?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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