What Are Bicycle Crunches?
Bicycle crunches are an abdominal exercise that can help build muscle in the waist and the six-pack area. These muscles are more commonly called the obliques and the rectus abdominis. Like all muscle building exercises, these may provide a toned look or more musculature, but they do not necessarily rid the belly of belly fat. For fat reducing exercises, cardiovascular work is important, and it’s impossible to determine exactly where fat loss will occur. Overall fat loss can provide a leaner look, and toned muscles in the stomach area may help improve appearance. Before beginning bicycle crunches, people should make certain they are in good shape. Since this exercise involves some tension on the neck, with the fingers interleaved behind it, anyone with neck injuries or problems should consult a doctor first before doing it. There may be modified bicycle crunch exercises that could be tried instead.
