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How to do 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.

Band Standing Crunch demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Obliques
Equipment
Band
Level
Beginner
Category
Abs

How to do Band Standing Crunch, step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Band Standing Crunch works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques.

Track Band Standing Crunch in SPLYT

Band Standing Crunch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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