Originally Posted by
cubewheels
Cycling does workout the core muscles at the back by quite a lot but not the front (abs).
It does a bit at the front sides if doing a lot of out of the saddle pedaling
This is not my experience. Been riding for 20 years and my core is weak unless I am doing core exercises.
Yes, riding does call on my core, but it does not really strengthen it, it just gives me back problems if it is weak.