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band standing twisting crunch
band standing twisting crunch is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band around your upper back, crossing it in front of your chest
Step 2. Hold the ends of the band with your hands, keeping your elbows bent and close to your sides
Step 3. Engage your abs and twist your torso to one side, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee
Step 4. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position
Step 5. Repeat on the other side
Step 6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
abs
Secondary muscles
obliques
Primary body parts
core
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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