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Banded Reverse Crunch

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Muscles worked

High load
Abs · Lower
Medium load
Hip flexors
Low load
Obliques

Not shown on the map: Hip flexors

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Lie on your back with bent knees and a band looped securely around your feet, anchored beyond your feet so it resists their movement toward your chest. Bring your knees in and curl your pelvis off the floor. Lower your pelvis under control before extending your legs again.

Form cues

  • Roll your pelvis off the floor.
  • Lower without swinging.

Safety

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

Lower backHipUpper back

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.