Band Standing Twisting Crunch
Standing with a band anchored high, crunch down and across toward one hip; the rotation brings the obliques in.
How to do it
Setup
Standing a step from a high anchor, feet hip-width, knees soft, the band's ends held at the temples.
Steps
- Curl the ribs down and turn one elbow toward the opposite hip.
- Keep the hips still and the knees soft.
- Uncurl to tall and turn the other way next.
Common mistakes
Bending at the hips instead of curling: the spine rounds; the hips stay put. Arms pulling the band down: they hold it at the head. Standing up so fast the band snaps you back: rise slowly.
Breathing
Exhale on each twist, inhale returning.
