Band Reverse Crunch With Hip Raise


Pro Tip

If you feel discomfort, you can place a mat or towel underneath you. The band can be wrapped around any stable object if a power rack or pole is not available.


How To

  1. Wrap a band around a power rack or pole several inches above its lowest point.
  2. With the band secured around your feet, lie on the floor facing the ceiling with your legs extended in front of you on the floor.
  3. Exhale and raise your legs while curling your knees toward your head, until your thighs are directly above your hips.
  4. Inhale briefly then exhale and kick your legs upwards while allowing your butt and lower back to come off the floor.
  5. Continue until your legs are fully extended overhead.
  6. Inhale and lower your legs and butt down until your butt is firmly on the ground and your legs are bent with your thighs directly above your hips.
  7. Exhale briefly then inhale and kick your legs forward, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Muscles of your butt.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Handle Band

These bands are usually the easiest to grip. If none are available, you can use a loop band instead.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment