band standing crunch
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.
Difficulty
Equipment: band
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
absCORE
Secondary Muscles
obliques
Instructions
- Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at waist height.
- Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold the band with both hands and bring it up to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your body.
- Engage your abs and slowly crunch forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the crunch, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
