Band Jack Knife Sit Up
Description
The band jack knife sit up is a banded V-up variation. The lifter anchors a band overhead, lies on the floor, and performs a jack knife sit up while pulling the band down to the feet. The band adds strong resistance to the abs and hip flexors.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Jack Knife Sit Up Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band high to a sturdy point.
- Lie on your back facing away from the anchor.
- Grip a handle with both hands and extend the arms overhead.
- Take tension on the band.
- Brace your core hard.
- Lift the legs and torso up at the same time into a V-up.
- Pull the hands toward the feet at the top.
- Lower back down with control.
Band Jack Knife Sit Up Form & Visual
Band Jack Knife Sit Up Benefits
- Strong abs builder
- Adds resistance to the V-up
- Trains the hip flexors
- Strong band move
- Useful core finisher
- Builds full ab strength
Band Jack Knife Sit Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
Band Jack Knife Sit Up Variations & Alternatives
- V-Up
- Sit Up
- Hanging Leg Raise
- Toes to Bar
