Exercise 6: Cycle Crunch

• 1. Lie flat on the floor, the lower back pressed to the ground, core engaged. Keep the hands behind your head for support.
• 2. Start with the left leg bent, knee close to chest, and right leg extended, just above the ground. You may point the toes.
• 3. Slowly switch the leg position alternately, keeping the lower back pressed into the ground at all times.
• 4. Now, touch the elbows alternately to the opposite knee as you twist back and forth, as shown in the picture below.
• 5. Breathe evenly throughout the exercise.

Beginners – 10 reps x 2 sets (1 rep = 1 twist) Intermediate – 20 reps x 2 sets