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Bicycle crunch: how to do it

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Hands behind your head, legs up

  1. Starting position

    Lie on your back with your hands lightly behind your head, legs raised and knees bent.

  2. The movement

    Bring one shoulder toward the opposite knee, extend the other leg and switch sides.

Most common mistake

Don't pull on your neck, keep your hands light and rotate your chest toward your knee.

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