Exercise Of The Month - June 2011
The Bicycle
Step 1: Start Position
Start Position
Begin by lying on your back, placing your hands behind your ears. Do not clasp your hands behind your head. Lift your legs in the air and bend your knees so that your legs form a 90 degree angle.
Action
Move your legs in a bicycle motion. When your left knee is closer to your body, drive your right shoulder toward it. When your right knee is closer to your body, drive your left shoulder toward it. Keep your elbows wide and use your abdominals to lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Aim to perform the exercise for 60 seconds in 2 sets.