band standing crunch
band standing crunch — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, obliques

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band standing crunch

Body part
waist
Equipment
band
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at waist height.

  2. 2

    Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Hold the band with both hands and bring it up to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your body.

  4. 4

    Engage your abs and slowly crunch forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top of the crunch, then slowly return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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