How to Do Band Kneeling Crunch

Band Kneeling Crunch is a core exercise using resistance band, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Kneeling Crunch

  1. 01Anchor the resistance band to a high point and kneel facing away from the anchor with your knees hip-width apart.
  2. 02Grip the band ends and pull them toward your temples, fixing your hands in place near your ears.
  3. 03Exhale and curl your torso downward, aiming to bring your elbows toward your mid-thighs.
  4. 04Squeeze your core at the bottom of the movement while keeping your hips stationary.
  5. 05Slowly return to an upright kneeling position while resisting the pull of the band.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Kneeling Crunch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Initiate the movement by pulling your ribs toward your pelvis rather than just pulling with your arms.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Kneeling Crunch questions

What muscles does Band Kneeling Crunch work?

Band Kneeling Crunch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Kneeling Crunch correctly?

Anchor the resistance band to a high point and kneel facing away from the anchor with your knees hip-width apart. Grip the band ends and pull them toward your temples, fixing your hands in place near your ears. Exhale and curl your torso downward, aiming to bring your elbows toward your mid-thighs. Squeeze your core at the bottom of the movement while keeping your hips stationary. Slowly return to an upright kneeling position while resisting the pull of the band.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Kneeling Crunch?

Initiate the movement by pulling your ribs toward your pelvis rather than just pulling with your arms.

Is Band Kneeling Crunch suitable for beginners?

Band Kneeling Crunch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Kneeling Crunch?

Band Kneeling Crunch uses resistance band.

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