Band Kneeling Twisting Crunch Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Obliques
Equipment
Band
Body Part
Waist
Primary Muscle
Obliques
Secondary Muscles
Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Twisting Band Crunch, Kneeling Twisting Crunch

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Band Kneeling Twisting Crunch

  1. Kneel on a mat with your knees about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Anchor the band to a stable point at shoulder height.
  3. Grab the band with both hands and lift it to shoulder height.
  4. Engage your core and rotate your torso to one side, pulling the band towards that side.
  5. Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.

Common Mistakes

  • Pulling on the neck with the hands.
  • Not engaging the core completely.
  • Rounding the back during the exercise.

Modifications

  • Perform without a band for beginners.
  • Modify the range of motion to suit personal comfort.

Tips

  • Engage your core throughout the motion to maximize effectiveness.
  • Keep your back straight and avoid straining your neck.
  • Use a controlled motion to prevent injury.

Tags

core
abs
strength
twisting
band exercise
intermediate

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