Band Kneeling Crunch
Description
The band kneeling crunch is performed kneeling on the floor while gripping a resistance band anchored overhead. The band provides resistance as you crunch your torso forward and down toward the floor. It is a band-based alternative to the cable crunch that builds the rectus abdominis with progressive overload.
Equipment Required
Band Kneeling Crunch Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band to a high point overhead.
- Kneel facing the anchor with the band ends in your hands.
- Bring the band ends to either side of your head.
- Sit back slightly so your hips are over your heels.
- Brace your core hard.
- Crunch your torso forward and down by curling your spine.
- Allow your elbows to come down toward your knees.
- Slowly return to the starting upright position with control.
Band Kneeling Crunch Form & Visual
Band Kneeling Crunch Benefits
- Adds resistance to bodyweight crunches
- Cable crunch alternative without a cable
- Constant band tension through the range
- Builds rectus abdominis size and strength
- Easy to scale by changing band tension
- Useful for home training
Band Kneeling Crunch Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
Band Kneeling Crunch Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Crunch
- Kneeling Cable Crunch
- Crunch
- Decline Crunch
