Band Crunch

Pro Tip

If you feel discomfort, you can place a mat or towel underneath you. The band can be wrapped around any stable object if a power rack or pole is not available.

How To

Lie on the ground with your arms fully extended over your shoulders, legs bent and your feet, legs, and back firmly planted on the ground. Wrap a band around a power rack or pole at the height of your hands.
Using an overhand grip, exhale and curl your body forward by raising your head and upper back off the ground. Maintain the position of your arms and do not allow them to help with the movement.
Continue to curl your body forward as far as you can while still keeping your lower back firmly planted on the ground, stopping lower than you would in a sit up.
While continuing to keep your arms still and at the level of your shoulders, inhale and lower your body to the ground, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Lats

Largest muscle of your back, spanning from the lower to middle regions creating a v shape.

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Equipment

Handle Band

These bands are usually the easiest to grip. If none are available, you can use a loop band instead.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Band Crunch

Kneeling Band Crunch

Band Air Bike

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment