Bicycle Kicks - A Warm-Up Exercise for Martial Arts Students

This page provides details for a warm-up exercise known as Bicycle Kicks. In this exercise, you lie on your back, put your legs in the air and move your feet like you are riding an imaginary bike. This warm-up exercise is used by martial arts students in order to warm up their legs and strengthen their abs.

All warm-up exercises should be supervised by a trained instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized.

For additional stretches and exercises, please visit the main Martial Arts Warm-Up Exercises, Stretching, Conditioning and Strength Training sections.