Standing Air Bike
Description
The standing air bike (standing bicycle crunch) brings opposite elbow and knee together while standing, alternating sides rapidly. It targets the obliques and rectus abdominis from a standing position while providing cardiovascular conditioning.
Equipment Required
Standing Air Bike Instructions
- Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hands behind your head.
- Lift your right knee while crunching your left elbow toward it.
- Touch or bring them as close as possible.
- Return to standing.
- Lift your left knee while crunching your right elbow toward it.
- Continue alternating at a brisk pace.
- Rotate your torso with each crunch.
- Aim for 15 to 25 reps total or work for time.
Standing Air Bike Form & Visual
Standing Air Bike Benefits
- Standing oblique and ab exercise
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- No equipment needed
- No floor space needed
- Engaging and dynamic
- Builds coordination
Standing Air Bike Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Cardiovascular system
Standing Air Bike Variations & Alternatives
- Bicycle Crunch (lying)
- Lying Elbow to Knee
- High Knees
- Standing Oblique Crunch
- Mountain Climber
