Using Resistance Bands In Stomach Exercises
September 14, 2009 by Exercise, Health & Fitness
Filed under Stomach Exercises
Using resistance bands can be a good element of any workout routine, and stomach exercises are no exception. There are a number of exercises targeting the midsection that incorporate resistance bands. Resistance bands come in a variety of problems, typically indicated by the color of the band itself (e.g., green can be little resistance, yellow might be medium, red for difficult, etc.). Choose a resistance level that is appropriate for you, then move up as necessary. Do not overdo it overdo it by right away grabbing the most sophisticated band you'll be able to end up in injury. as this can end up in injury. As with any workout routine, be pro before starting and always heat up properly to avoid injury.
Seated Crunch
This exercise provides the same benefits as the basic abdominal crunch, but with less neck strain and without the probable pain that includes lying on the floor, since it uses a band instead of gravity to provide resistance. For this stomach exercise, you will need to be sitting in a straight back chair which you can somehow loop your band thru. Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor and about as wide apart as your hips. Contract your abdominal muscles, and slowly bend forward to about a forty-five degree angle. Repeat for an entire set. Be certain to keep your feet on the floor and your back as straight as possible.
One-Arm Band Pull
Put the chair away and stand up, again with feet hip width apart. Put your hands above your head, holding the band about eighteen inches apart. Keeping your left hand overhead, bring your right hand out to the side, elbow bent at roughly a ninety degree angle. Hold your left arm still as you contract your abdominals and lower your right arm until your hand is in line with your chest. Hold this position, then slowly return. Repeat for an entire set, then switch hands. Keep your back straight and elude bending or leaning at the waist. For an extra challenge, do this exercise standing on one foot. Perform the exercise with both hands while standing on your left foot, then do it all again on your right foot.
Twisting Roll-Back
For this stomach exercise, you will need to sit on a flat surface, ideally the floor. Employ a mat or towel for cushioning to ease possible strain on your tail bone. Sit down with your legs bent and heels on the floor. Your toes should be pointing up-- don't put your feet flat on the floor. Loop the band around your feet, put one end in each hand and put your hands together. In a rolling motion, lower your torso toward the floor about forty-five degrees. As you do this, twist to the right and spread your hands to the sides. Hold for a second, then rotate back to the middle and raise your torso back to start. Your heels should remain on the floor throughout the exercise. Do a full set, then switch to the left side.
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