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Lucy Gornall

I did 500 bicycle crunches every day for a week — here’s what happened to my abs

A photo of a woman doing bicycle crunches.

A bicycle crunch is a classic ab move that can be done lying on your back on the floor using just your body weight. Don’t let the fact this is a bodyweight exercise put you off — when done with the correct form, it really does create a serious core burn.

Imagine the motion of cycling whilst lying flat on the ground, and you’ve essentially mastered the bicycle crunch. Although it might sound simple, as a personal trainer, I often see people doing this move incorrectly, which can lead to back and neck pain. That said, if you do this move properly you can reap so many benefits.

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