The band standing twisting crunch is an abdominal exercise that targets the abs and obliques using a resistance band. It involves twisting the torso while performing a crunch motion, engaging the core muscles.
Also Works
Obliques
How to Perform
1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band around your upper back, crossing it in front of your chest.
2
Hold the ends of the band with your hands, keeping your elbows bent and close to your sides.
3
Engage your abs and twist your torso to one side, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.
4
Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
5
Repeat on the other side.
6
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tips
•Cross your body as you crunch, bringing your elbow toward the opposite knee to engage the obliques.
•Keep the band anchored at your upper back and your hands fixed in position near your temples.
•Alternate sides with each rep or perform all reps on one side before switching.
Common Mistakes
•Twisting only the shoulders without crunching the spine, which removes the abdominal flexion component.
•Moving too fast and relying on momentum rather than deliberate oblique contraction.
•Letting the band go slack at the top of the movement between reps.