Banded Kneeling Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs
Banded Kneeling Crunch focuses on Abs, with Obliques working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Kneeling Crunch with proper form and technique.
- 1
Kneel on the floor facing a cable machine, with the rope attachment set to a high pulley.
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Grasp the rope attachment with both hands and position it behind your head or neck.
- 3
Keeping your hips relatively still, flex your trunk to pull your chest towards your knees.
- 4
Slowly extend your trunk to return to the upright kneeling starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Kneeling Crunch primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Obliques . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded Kneeling Crunch, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Kneeling Crunch, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
