Resistance Band Crunch
The resistance band crunch adds progressive tension to the standard crunch by anchoring a band behind you. Kneel or stand facing away from the anchor, hold the band at your shoulders, and crunch forward against the resistance.
How to Perform
Anchor the band at head height or slightly above and hold the ends at your shoulders.
Kneel facing away from the anchor point with your torso upright.
Crunch your ribcage down toward your pelvis — focus on spinal flexion, not hip flexion.
Hold the bottom position for a one-count squeeze before slowly returning.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Pulling with the arms instead of crunching through the abs, which turns it into a pullover.
Sitting back onto your heels instead of flexing the spine forward.
Using a band with too little resistance, which provides no meaningful overload beyond bodyweight.
Muscle Activation
Variations
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