Resistance Band – a band you can’t resist is an inexpensive piece of equipment that can help you break through a plateau or just provide you with a fun and challenging way to add variety to your everyday workout routine. Resistance bands cause resistance throughout the entire workout and on both horizontal and vertical planes. Fitness should be combined into your daily regime in such a way that it doesn’t take a toll on other aspects of life and this is where Resistance Bands come into the picture.
Resistance bands workout are a great addition to any strength training routine or rehabilitation program. A portable exercise equipment, the resistance band can easily be stored and makes it the perfect equipment for at-home training or traveling. Just like free weights, these bands come in a range of resistance levels, from highly stretchable to heavy-duty strength. Once you incorporate resistance bands into your workout routine, they become difficult to resist! Here are some workouts you can try with the Resistance Bands –
Start with a plank position. Drape the resistance band across your upper back and loop the ends of the band through each thumb and place your hands on the ground in the starting position — body face down on the ground. Contract your glutes and abs and push straight up until your arms fully extended.
- Overhead Press Band Workout:
Sit on a chair or bench, placing the center of a tube band beneath your glutes. Grab a handle in each hand, and stretch your arms up, bending your elbows so that your hands are positioned behind your neck. With palms towards the ceiling, press your arms straight up until they fully extend. Lower back down and repeat for 10 to 12 reps before switching sides.
- Side Lateral Raises Band Workout:
Stand on the resistance band so that tension begins at an arm's length. Grasp the handles using a pronated (palms facing your thighs) grip that is slightly less than shoulder width. The handles should be resting on the sides of your thighs. Your arms should be extended with a slight bend at the elbows and your back should be straight. Use your side shoulders to lift the handles to the sides as you exhale. Continue to lift the handles until they are slightly above parallel.
Stand with one foot in the middle of the resistance band. Hold the handle with your palms up and elbows bent to your sides at 90 degrees. Keep your balance and lift one leg and lunge backwards with the foot that is not in the resistance band. Make sure your back is straight up and down, bend your knees and lower your body to the ground. Your front knee should be directly over your ankle and your back knee should only be a few inches above the ground and you should be on your toes on the back foot. Repeatedly move your body up and down from the lunge position to a standing position without moving your feet.
- Glutes Bridges Band Workout:
Tie the band around your legs right above your knees. Lie on your back with your feet on the floor, bending your knees to 90 degrees. Rise up with your hips until your shoulders, hips, and knees align, contracting your glutes through the entire movement.
Resistance bands are a superb addition to challenge your workout routine. They give you an edge in your day-to-day workouts and they also make workouts fun. A pocket-friendly and easily portable equipment, we strongly recommend including this fun yet challenging workouts to your fitness regime.
