Band Upper Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Resistance Band Crunch
How to: Band Upper Crunch
- Anchor the band securely and hold it near your shoulders.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your knees while pulling the band.
- Lower back down with control and repeat for the desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back instead of maintaining a neutral spine.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Pulling the neck with the hands.
Modifications
- Use a lighter band or no band at all for beginners.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Maintain a steady tension in the band throughout the movement.
- Focus on using your abdominal muscles to lift rather than pulling with your arms.
Band Upper Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abdominal
band
rectus abdominis
beginner