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Kneeling Band Crunch

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Muscles worked

High load
Abs · Upper
Low load
Obliques

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Kneel facing a securely anchored high band and hold its ends beside your head. Curl your upper trunk down by drawing your ribs toward your pelvis. Return slowly without pulling with your arms or turning the movement into a hip hinge.

Form cues

  • Curl your ribs toward your pelvis.
  • Keep your hips mostly still.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

NeckUpper backLower backHipKneeShoulder

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.