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Abs · Beginner

Band Upper Crunch

Floor-based band-resisted upper crunch from a low anchor behind the head, targeting the abdominals.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsObliquesCore

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Anchor the band securely to a low point behind your head and lie face up with knees bent and feet flat.
  2. 02Hold the band with both hands near the forehead or upper chest and set light tension before the first rep.
  3. 03Exhale and curl the shoulder blades off the floor by drawing the ribs toward the pelvis.
  4. 04Pause briefly without pulling with the arms or lifting into a full sit-up.
  5. 05Lower the shoulders slowly under band tension and repeat.

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