What is a good Bicycle Crunch?
For a 180 lb male, an Intermediate Bicycle Crunch is about 37 reps. Advanced starts around 74 reps. Enter your own bodyweight below to get the exact standard and FVCP rank.
Competition results, gym submissions, and reader logs stay labeled separately so the ranking source is clear.
A solid (Intermediate) Bicycle Crunch for a 180 lb male is about 37 reps. Use the calculator below to convert your own Bicycle Crunch into an FVCP percentile for your bodyweight. An Advanced lifter at this weight reaches 74 reps.
FitnessVolt strength standards, with source populations labeled separately
How strong is your Bicycle Crunch? Compare your max reps against standards for 21 bodyweight categories, from Beginner to Elite.
How Many Bicycle Crunch Should You Be Able to Do?
A fit adult man at about 180 lb should be able to do around 37 Bicycle Crunch in one set, which is an Intermediate result. An advanced lifter does 74+, and an elite lifter reaches 118 or more.
Bicycle Crunch rep targets for a 180 lb man, by training level:
Men vs women: a 180 lb man should do about 37 Bicycle Crunch at an Intermediate level, while a 140 lb woman should do about 26.
By age: at an Intermediate level a 30 year old does about 42 Bicycle Crunch, dropping to about 35 by age 50. See the By Age tab for every band.
What counts as a good number? Anything at or above the Intermediate target puts you past the beginner and novice bands for your bodyweight. Beginners often start with fewer than one and build up; clearing the Advanced number is a strong target for trained gym lifters.
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How Strong Is Your Bicycle Crunch?
That clears the median for this bodyweight and gives you a useful benchmark for the next tier.
Illustrative: a normal-distribution model anchored to the real Beginner to Elite percentile thresholds for your bodyweight. The marker shows where your rep count falls, not a measured frequency count.
Reader Data Is Still Building
We do not have enough reader-submitted Bicycle Crunch entries yet to publish a stable crowd benchmark. Until then, this panel shows the Intermediate standards baseline only:
Baseline figures for a 180 lb male at Intermediate level, from the standards table. This is not reader-submitted data. So far readers have logged a lift here.
How Much Should You Bicycle Crunch?
Use this table to find the standard closest to your bodyweight. The tiers are standards, not claims about reader submissions.
How a male lifter's expected 1RM scales with bodyweight at each level. Exact numbers in the table below.
| BW (lbs) | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | < 1 | 23 | 67 | 126 | 195 |
| 120 | < 1 | 20 | 61 | 115 | 179 |
| 130 | < 1 | 17 | 56 | 106 | 165 |
| 140 | < 1 | 15 | 51 | 98 | 154 |
| 150 | < 1 | 13 | 47 | 91 | 143 |
| 160 | < 1 | 11 | 43 | 85 | 134 |
| 170 | < 1 | 9 | 40 | 79 | 126 |
| 180 | < 1 | 8 | 37 | 74 | 118 |
| 190 | < 1 | 7 | 34 | 70 | 112 |
| 200 | < 1 | 6 | 32 | 66 | 106 |
| 210 | < 1 | 5 | 29 | 62 | 100 |
| 220 | < 1 | 4 | 27 | 59 | 95 |
| 230 | < 1 | 3 | 25 | 55 | 90 |
| 240 | < 1 | 2 | 23 | 53 | 86 |
| 250 | < 1 | 1 | 22 | 50 | 82 |
| 260 | < 1 | < 1 | 20 | 47 | 79 |
| 270 | < 1 | < 1 | 19 | 45 | 75 |
| 280 | < 1 | < 1 | 17 | 43 | 72 |
| 290 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 41 | 69 |
| 300 | < 1 | < 1 | 15 | 39 | 66 |
| 310 | < 1 | < 1 | 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 90 | < 1 | 6 | 26 | 52 | 82 |
| 100 | < 1 | 7 | 26 | 51 | 80 |
| 110 | < 1 | 8 | 27 | 50 | 77 |
| 120 | < 1 | 8 | 26 | 49 | 74 |
| 130 | < 1 | 9 | 26 | 48 | 72 |
| 140 | < 1 | 9 | 26 | 46 | 69 |
| 150 | < 1 | 9 | 25 | 45 | 67 |
| 160 | < 1 | 9 | 25 | 44 | 65 |
| 170 | < 1 | 9 | 24 | 42 | 63 |
| 180 | < 1 | 9 | 23 | 41 | 61 |
| 190 | < 1 | 9 | 23 | 40 | 59 |
| 200 | < 1 | 9 | 22 | 39 | 57 |
| 210 | < 1 | 9 | 22 | 38 | 55 |
| 220 | < 1 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 53 |
| 230 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 36 | 52 |
| 240 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 50 |
| 250 | < 1 | 8 | 19 | 34 | 49 |
| 260 | < 1 | 7 | 19 | 33 | 48 |
Is Your Bicycle Crunch Good?
A quick read on what counts as a good Bicycle Crunch at each level, for a typical male and female lifter.
Men (180 lb): a good (Intermediate) Bicycle Crunch is about 37 reps. Advanced lifters hit 74 reps, and Elite is 118 reps.
Women (140 lb): a good (Intermediate) Bicycle Crunch is about 26 reps. Advanced lifters hit 46 reps, and Elite is 69 reps.
Bicycle Crunch Rep Targets by Bodyweight and Age
Men: a 180 lb male should do about 37 reps at an Intermediate level.
Women: a 140 lb female should do about 26 reps at an Intermediate level.
By bodyweight (men): A 150 lb lifter does about 47 reps, and a 220 lb lifter does about 27 reps at an Intermediate level. Find your exact bodyweight in the table above.
By age (men): at an Intermediate level a 30 year old male does about 42 reps, while by age 50 the Intermediate standard is about 35 reps. See the By Age tab for every age band.
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How Does Age Affect Bicycle Crunch Strength?
How Bicycle Crunch standards change across different age groups. Values represent a 1RM in lbs.
How a male lifter's expected 1RM changes with age at each level. Exact numbers in the table below.
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 6 | 32 | 67 | 108 |
| 20 | < 1 | 10 | 41 | 81 | 128 |
| 25 | < 1 | 10 | 42 | 84 | 132 |
| 30 | < 1 | 10 | 42 | 84 | 132 |
| 35 | < 1 | 10 | 42 | 84 | 132 |
| 40 | < 1 | 10 | 42 | 84 | 132 |
| 45 | < 1 | 9 | 39 | 78 | 124 |
| 50 | < 1 | 7 | 35 | 72 | 115 |
| 55 | < 1 | 5 | 30 | 64 | 104 |
| 60 | < 1 | 1 | 25 | 56 | 92 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 19 | 48 | 81 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 14 | 40 | 69 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 32 | 59 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 26 | 49 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 20 | 41 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 15 | 34 |
| 15 | < 1 | 3 | 18 | 37 | 59 |
| 20 | < 1 | 7 | 24 | 47 | 72 |
| 25 | < 1 | 8 | 26 | 49 | 74 |
| 30 | < 1 | 8 | 26 | 49 | 74 |
| 35 | < 1 | 8 | 26 | 49 | 74 |
| 40 | < 1 | 8 | 26 | 49 | 74 |
| 45 | < 1 | 6 | 23 | 45 | 69 |
| 50 | < 1 | 4 | 20 | 40 | 63 |
| 55 | < 1 | 1 | 16 | 35 | 56 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 12 | 29 | 49 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 24 | 41 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 18 | 34 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 13 | 27 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 21 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 16 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 11 |
What Do Bicycle Crunch Strength Standards Mean?
Stronger than 5% of lifters. You are learning the movement on the Bicycle Crunch, building the controlled movement pattern and mind-muscle connection needed to train the target muscle effectively.
Stronger than 20% of lifters. You can perform the Bicycle Crunch with strict form and a smooth tempo. You are adding resistance progressively without sacrificing range of motion or using body English.
Stronger than 50% of lifters. Your Bicycle Crunch is performed with excellent control and targeted tension. You use RPE to manage isolation work intensity and program it strategically within your training split.
Stronger than 80% of lifters. You have built significant strength on the Bicycle Crunch through disciplined, progressive training. You employ advanced techniques like drop sets, pauses, and tempo work to continue driving adaptation.
Stronger than 95% of lifters. Your Bicycle Crunch strength is at the upper end of what most lifters achieve. You have maximized the target muscle development through years of focused, periodized isolation work.
How to Progress Your Bicycle Crunch
Tier-specific training recommendations to move your Bicycle Crunch to the next level.
- Train the Bicycle Crunch 2x per week with slow, controlled reps.
- Focus on full range of motion and eliminating momentum or swinging.
- Keep sets at RPE 6-7 to develop proper movement patterns.
- Build the mind-muscle connection - feel the target muscle working on every rep.
- Increase load progressively while keeping strict form on the Bicycle Crunch.
- Program 3-4 sets of 8-15 reps at RPE 7-8.
- Add a variation (different grip, angle, or equipment) to address development gaps.
- Place isolation work after your primary compound movements.
- Use drop sets, paused reps, and partial reps to break through Bicycle Crunch plateaus.
- Train at RPE 8-9 with advanced intensity techniques on your last 1-2 sets.
- Manipulate tempo to increase time under tension without compromising form.
- Manage total volume for the target muscle group across all exercises.
- Maximize Bicycle Crunch strength through precise programming and fatigue management.
- Use periodized blocks to cycle between volume, intensity, and deload phases.
- Quality of contraction matters more than load at this level.
- Continuous refinement of technique will yield the remaining gains.
How to Perform Bicycle Crunch
- Lie flat on your back on a mat with your lower back pressed to the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows out to the sides.
- Lift your knees to a 90-degree angle, keeping your feet off the floor.
- Simultaneously bring your right elbow towards your left knee while straightening your right leg.
- Switch sides, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee while straightening your left leg.
- Continue to alternate sides in a pedaling motion, maintaining a controlled tempo.
- Breathe out as you crunch and twist, and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
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.
Where Do These Bicycle Crunch Standards Come From?
FitnessVolt keeps each data population labeled. Competition percentiles use verified raw meet results where available. Gym percentile tabs use self-reported Symmetric Strength data. Reader-submitted benchmarks appear only after enough entries are logged for this lift.
Standards data last refreshed: March 28, 2026
Is Your Bicycle Crunch Good for Your Weight?
Use this page to compare your Bicycle Crunch against clearly labeled standards and percentile datasets. Here is the cleanest way to read it:
- Start with Standards to find the tier closest to your bodyweight.
- Use Gym Percentiles when you want self-reported gym comparisons.
- Use Competition for verified meet-result percentiles where the lift supports it.
- Use By Age when age-segmented gym data is available.
If you do not know your 1RM, use the one rep max calculator to estimate it from any rep set. For example, if you can Bicycle Crunch 185 lbs for 5 reps, the calculator will estimate your max.
The important rule: do not mix the tabs. Standards, gym percentiles, competition percentiles, and reader logs answer different questions.
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