Banded Reverse Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs
Banded Reverse Crunch focuses on Abs, with Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Reverse Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and a resistance band wrapped around your feet. Keep your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
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Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, pulling your knees towards your chest while keeping your feet flexed against the band.
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Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position without letting your feet touch the ground. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Banded Reverse Crunch safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to avoid strain.
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Move in a controlled manner; avoid jerky movements to prevent injury.
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Focus on using your abs to lift your hips, not your legs that can lead to poor form.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Reverse Crunch primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips . 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 Reverse Crunch, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Reverse 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.
