Bicycle Crunch Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Bicycle Crunch Rep Standards

Compare your Bicycle Crunch performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice10
Intermediate42
Advanced84
Elite132

Bicycle Crunch Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Bicycle Crunch strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 12670129198
120 lbs< 12364118182
130 lbs< 12059109168
140 lbs< 11854101157
150 lbs< 1165094146
160 lbs< 1144688137
170 lbs< 1124382129
180 lbs< 1114077121
190 lbs< 1103773115
200 lbs< 193569109
210 lbs< 183265103
220 lbs< 17306298
230 lbs< 16285893
240 lbs< 15265689
250 lbs< 14255385
260 lbs< 1< 1235082
270 lbs< 1< 1224878
280 lbs< 1< 1204675
290 lbs< 1< 1194472
300 lbs< 1< 1184269
310 lbs< 1< 1174066
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 19295585
100 lbs< 110295483
110 lbs< 111305380
120 lbs< 111295277
130 lbs< 112295175
140 lbs< 112294972
150 lbs< 112284870
160 lbs< 112284768
170 lbs< 112274566
180 lbs< 112264464
190 lbs< 112264362
200 lbs< 112254260
210 lbs< 112254158
220 lbs< 111244056
230 lbs< 111233955
240 lbs< 111233853
250 lbs< 111223752
260 lbs< 110223651

Bicycle Crunch Standards by Age

Discover how Bicycle Crunch strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 193570111
20< 1134484131
25< 1134587135
30< 1134587135
35< 1134587135
40< 1134587135
45< 1124281127
50< 1103875118
55< 183367107
60< 14285995
65< 1< 1225184
70< 1< 1174372
75< 1< 1133562
80< 1< 1102952
85< 1< 162344
90< 1< 1< 11837
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 16214062
20< 110275075
25< 111295277
30< 111295277
35< 111295277
40< 111295277
45< 19264872
50< 17234366
55< 14193859
60< 1< 1153252
65< 1< 1122744
70< 1< 192137
75< 1< 151630
80< 1< 1< 11224
85< 1< 1< 1919
90< 1< 1< 1514

Bicycle Crunch Overview

Bicycle Crunches are a dynamic core exercise targeting the abdominals and obliques through a coordinated, alternating leg and elbow movement.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the Bicycle Crunch

  1. Lie flat on your back on a mat with your lower back pressed to the ground.
  2. Place your hands behind your head, elbows out to the sides.
  3. Lift your knees to a 90-degree angle, keeping your feet off the floor.
  4. Simultaneously bring your right elbow towards your left knee while straightening your right leg.
  5. Switch sides, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee while straightening your left leg.
  6. Continue to alternate sides in a pedaling motion, maintaining a controlled tempo.
  7. Breathe out as you crunch and twist, and breathe in as you return to the starting position.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Bicycle Crunch for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Bicycle Crunch

  • Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands; support your head lightly.
  • Keep your lower back pressed to the floor to engage your core fully.
  • Move in a controlled manner; do not rush through the repetitions.
  • Focus on twisting through the core rather than just moving your elbows.

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