What’s up, y’all? Today we’re talking about a quick and effective workout using resistance bands. Check out this double-sided poster that breaks down the moves for you.
Resistance Band Shoulder Press
This exercise targets your shoulders, helping you build strength and definition in these muscles. Start by standing on the resistance band with your feet hip-width apart. Hold the handles of the band at shoulder height, with your palms facing forward. Press the bands straight up overhead, keeping your arms straight and your core engaged. Slowly lower the bands back down to shoulder height and repeat for a full set of reps.
Resistance Band Bicep Curl
This move is great for targeting your biceps, helping you get stronger and more defined arms. Stand on the band with your feet hip-width apart and hold the handles with your palms facing up. Keeping your elbows at your sides, curl the bands up towards your shoulders. Slowly release back down to starting position and repeat for a full set.
Resistance Band Squat
This exercise targets your legs, specifically your quads and glutes, helping you build strength and definition in these muscles. Stand on the resistance band with your feet hip-width apart and hold the handles at shoulder height. Lower down into a squat, keeping your knees behind your toes and your chest lifted. Press back up to standing and repeat for a full set of reps.
Resistance Band Tricep Extension
This move targets your triceps, helping you get stronger and more defined arms. Hold the handles of the band above your head, with your palms facing forward. Slowly lower the bands behind your head, keeping your elbows steady. Press the bands back up overhead and repeat for a full set.
Resistance Band Lateral Raise
This exercise targets your shoulders, helping you build strength and definition in these muscles. Stand on the resistance band with your feet hip-width apart and hold the handles at your sides. With your elbows slightly bent, raise the bands out to the sides until they’re at shoulder height. Slowly lower back down and repeat for a full set.
Resistance Band Deadlift
This exercise targets your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back, helping you build strength and definition in these muscles. Stand on the resistance band with your feet hip-width apart and hold the handles in front of you. Hinge at the hips and lower down, keeping your back flat and your knees slightly bent. Press back up to standing and repeat for a full set of reps.
Resistance Band Pull Apart
This move targets your upper back and rear shoulders, helping you get stronger and more defined in these areas. Hold the band in front of you with your palms facing down. Pull the bands apart, squeezing your shoulder blades together, then release back to starting position and repeat for a full set.
Resistance Band Bicycle Crunch
This exercise targets your abs, helping you build a stronger core. Lie on your back with the resistance band under your feet, holding the handles at your sides. Lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the ground and bring your opposite elbow to your knee, twisting your torso. Release and repeat on the other side for a full set of reps.
Resistance Band Glute Bridge
This exercise targets your glutes, helping you build strength and definition in this area. Lie on your back with the resistance band above your knees. Bend your knees and lift your hips off the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top. Release back down and repeat for a full set of reps.
Resistance Band Chest Press
This move targets your chest muscles, helping you build strength and definition in this area. Attach the resistance band to a stable object at chest height and hold the handles with your palms facing down. Step back until you feel tension in the bands, then press your hands forward until your arms are straight in front of you. Slowly release back to starting position and repeat for a full set.
So, there you have it - a full body workout using nothing but resistance bands. Try it out for yourself and see how you feel! Don’t forget to stretch and cool down afterwards. Stay fit, y’all!
