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Band Standing Twisting Crunch

The band standing twisting crunch is a band exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques assisting.

Animated demonstration of the band standing twisting crunch
Band Standing Twisting Crunch — demonstration
Target muscle
Abs
Also works
Obliques
Equipment
Band
Body part
Waist

How to do the band standing twisting crunch

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band around your upper back, crossing it in front of your chest.
  2. Hold the ends of the band with your hands, keeping your elbows bent and close to your sides.
  3. Engage your abs and twist your torso to one side, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.
  4. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat on the other side.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the abs. The obliques work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every resistance band exercise.

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