Resistance Band Reverse Crunch
Description
The resistance band reverse crunch is a lower-ab exercise where you lie on your back with a resistance band looped around your feet (anchored at a low point) and pull your knees toward your chest by curling your hips off the floor. The band adds progressive resistance to the standard reverse crunch.
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Reverse Crunch Instructions
- Anchor a band at a low point. Loop the other end around your feet.
- Lie on your back with your head away from the anchor. Bend your knees to 90 degrees.
- The band should be under tension at the start. Place your hands at your sides for stability.
- Brace your core. Pull your knees toward your chest by curling your hips off the floor.
- At the peak, your knees should be near your chest and your hips lifted slightly.
- Squeeze your lower abs hard.
- Lower under control back to the starting position. Maintain band tension throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Resistance Band Reverse Crunch Form & Visual
Resistance Band Reverse Crunch Benefits
- Adds progressive resistance to the reverse crunch
- Targets the lower abs effectively
- Easy to scale by changing band thickness
- Highly portable
- Useful when no cable machine is available
- Constant tension throughout the range
Resistance Band Reverse Crunch Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis (especially lower)
- Hip flexors
- Transverse abdominis
- Obliques (secondary)
Resistance Band Reverse Crunch Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Leg Raise
- Hanging Leg Hip Raise
- Hip Raise Crunch
- Cable Reverse Crunch
- Stability Ball Reverse Crunch
