02/14/2022
Resistance bands are a cheap, portable piece of equipment that can be a great addition to your home gym. Try out this workout using just a resistance band.
Do 10 – 15 reps per exercise:
Squats
Overhead shoulder press
Side dips (both sides)
Chest fly in staggered stance
Repeat x 2 – 3
Upright rows
Deadlifts
Standing band pulls
Lateral jump overs
Repeat x 2 – 3
Exercise Descriptions:
Squats: Stand in the middle of the band, feet shoulder width apart. Bring handles to shoulders and squat.
Overhead shoulder press: Stand in the middle of the band, feet shoulder width apart. Bring handles to the shoulders. Press both handles overhead, then return to the shoulders.
Side dips: Stand on the band, holding one handle in your hand. Lean away, bracing the core, then stand back up straight. Do both sides!
Chest fly: In a staggered stance, step the back foot into the center of the band. Palms face out in front of you, by your hips. Pull the handles up and together in front of your face, then return down towards the hips.
Upright rows: Lay the band out on the floor and stand on it, feet hip width apart, making sure to leave some slack in the middle of the band. Grab the middle of the band, and stand up tall. Pull the band up towards the center of the chest, elbows wide.
Deadlifts: Start in the same position as the upright rows, with the center in the band in hand, keep your arms straight as you hinge from the hips and push the butt back. Stand back up and squeeze the glutes.
Standing band pulls: Hold the band in your hands. Roll the band around your hands until there is tension. Bring band to shoulder height, palms down. Pull the band apart as wide as you can, squeezing the shoulder blades to engage the back.
Lateral jump overs: Lay the band in a straight line. Stand on one side of it. Keep a soft bend in your knees and jump side to side over the band.