Band Twisting Crunch

Body region

• Core

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Abdominis
• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique

Helps

• Iliopsoas

Holds

• Serratus Anterior
• Transversus Abdominis

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Anchor a band high and stand facing it, feet hip-width and knees soft, holding the ends beside your head.
2. Brace your abs and crunch down while rotating one shoulder toward the opposite hip.
3. Pause with the obliques tight.
4. Return up and repeat to the other side.

Cues

• Rotate the ribs as you crunch.
• Keep the hips still.

Common mistakes

• Pulling with the arms.
• Bending at the hips instead of rounding and turning the spine.
• Rotating from the lower back instead of the ribs.

Variations

• Kneeling Band Twisting Crunch

Alternatives

• Band Crunch
• Cross-Body Crunch