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.