Top 7 Resistance Band Ab Exercises

Your stomach area is the first place that fat gets stored. It’s no wonder why so many people have big bellies in comparison to the rest of their body. It’s also difficult to get rid of. As long as you perform high repetitions consistently, These resistance band ab exercises will burn fat and build muscle at the same time.

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1) High Low Side Wood Chop

Focus Area: Rectus Abdominis (Middle Abs)

1. Mount your resistance band using the door anchor at the top of the door frame.
2. Attach both ends of the resistance band onto one handle.
3. Standing with your side to the door, grab the handle with both hands.
4. Make sure that the band is straightened out, then pull the band down to the knee that is furthest away. Your knees should only be slightly bent as you do this.
5. Bring the band back into position then repeat, and switch sides.

2) High Low Front Wood Chop

Focus Area: Rectus Abdominis (Middle Abs)

1. Mount your resistance band using the door anchor at the top of the door frame.
2. Attach both ends of the resistance band onto one handle.
3. Standing with your back to the door, grab the handle with both hands and keep it above your head.
4. Pull the band down slightly (to your forehead area) and at the same time, lift one knee up (switching sides) to a 90 degree angle.

3) Kneeling Ab Crunch

Focus Area: Rectus Abdominis (Middle Abs)

1. Mount your resistance band using the door anchor at the top of the door frame.
2. Kneel down facing the door and about a few inches away.
3. Grab both ends of the resistance band with both hands (no need for a handle).
4. Keep your hands by the side of your head and then bend down, with your head going down towards the ground.
5. Rise up while still having your back bent slightly and hands in the same position, then repeat.

4) Push Through Crunch

Focus Area: Rectus Abdominis (Middle Abs)

1. Mount your resistance band using the door anchor at lower side of the door frame.
2. Attach both ends of the resistance band onto one handle.
3. Get in a crunch position and grab the handle with both hands and keep the handle just above your stomach. Make sure that you’re in a position where the resistance band is straightened out.
4. While keeping your feet on the ground, knees bent and open, you must push the band towards the center of your thighs. As you do that, lift your shoulders and head off the ground. This step is all done in one motion.
5. Return to the original position and repeat.

5) Standing Ab Twist

Focus Area: Obliques (Side Abs)

1. Mount your resistance band using the door anchor at the side of the door frame around waist height.
2. Attach both ends of the resistance band onto one handle.
3. Standing with your side to the door, grab the handle with both hands and hold it about 2 inches at front of the center chest.
4. Make sure that the band is straightened out, rotate slightly to the side closest to the door, then pull the band to your opposite side, so your hips are twisting from one side to the other.
5. Bring the band back into position then repeat, and switch sides.

Alternatively, you can also do this exercise while being seated on the floor, chair or exercise ball.

6) Laying Resisted Ab Roll

Focus Area: Obliques (Side Abs)

1. Mount your resistance band using the door anchor at lower side of the door frame.
2. Attach both ends of the resistance band onto one handle.
3. Lay on your back and grab the handle with both hands, keeping it at the center of your chest.
4. Keep your feet on the ground with knees bent and resistance band straightened out. Then roll your entire body to one side so that you end up facing away from the door.
5. Roll back to the original position and repeat.

7) Bicycle Kicks

Focus Area: All-Round Abs Workout

1. Mount your resistance band using the door anchor at lower side of the door frame.
2. Facing towards the door, attach the ankle straps to your ankles and both ends of the resistance band. Make sure that the resistance band is on the inside of your ankles.
3. Lie down flat on your back with your legs straight and band straightened out.
4. Keep your shoulder blades raised off the ground and arms extended out in front of you at a 45 degree angle.
5. Bring your knees up to your hands, one at a time in a bicycle motion.

You may also want to check out the Top 15 Resistance Bands Exercises and the Top 5 Resistance Bands Chest Exercises.

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