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Band kneeling twisting crunch

Intermediate

Band kneeling twisting crunch is a isolation resistance band exercise for the abs, also working the obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Obliques

Equipment
Resistance band
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at waist height.
  2. 2Kneel down facing away from the anchor point and hold the band with both hands, keeping your elbows bent and close to your sides.
  3. 3Engage your abs and slowly twist your torso to one side, bringing your hands towards your opposite hip.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat on the other side.
  6. 6Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Oblique crunchBodyweight
  • Cross body crunchBodyweight
  • Seated side crunch (wall)Bodyweight
  • Alternate heel touchersBodyweight
  • Weighted crunchWeight plate
  • Band standing twisting crunchResistance band

Easier variations

  • Seated side crunch (wall)Bodyweight
  • Alternate heel touchersBodyweight
  • Cross body crunchBodyweight
  • Elbow-to-kneeBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Hanging straight twisting leg hip raiseBodyweight
  • Suspended reverse crunchBodyweight
  • Weighted hanging leg-hip raiseWeight plate
  • Gorilla chinBodyweight
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