The band standing crunch is an abdominal exercise performed with a resistance band anchored at waist height. It targets the abs and also engages the obliques. The movement involves crunching forward against the resistance of the band while standing, which can help strengthen the core.
Also Works
Obliques
How to Perform
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Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at waist height.
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Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Hold the band with both hands and bring it up to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your body.
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Engage your abs and slowly crunch forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
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Pause for a moment at the top of the crunch, then slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tips
•Stand facing away from the anchor and hold the band at your chest, then crunch your ribcage down toward your pelvis.
•Focus on rounding the thoracic spine to contract the abs rather than just bending at the hips.
•Exhale forcefully at the bottom of each crunch to maximize abdominal contraction.
Common Mistakes
•Hinging at the hips instead of flexing the spine, which works the hip flexors instead of the abs.
•Pulling the band with the arms instead of keeping the hands fixed and crunching with the torso.
•Standing too close to the anchor point, resulting in insufficient tension.