Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at waist height.
  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Hold the band with both hands and bring it up to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your body.
  4. Engage your abs and slowly crunch forward, bringing your chest towards your knees.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the crunch, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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