Resistance Band Exercises
-Stand in the middle of the
band with feet parallel and
shoulder-width apart.
-Hold handles at shoulder
height.
-Squat while pressing your arms
directly over your head.
Squats With Overhead Press
Beginner
- Use less resistant
band.
http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/resistance-band-exercises-00100000067997/page4.html
Challenge
- Use band with a lot
of resistance.
-Place one foot on the center
of the band.
-Position your other foot about
two feet behind the front.
-Grip the bands with palms
facing up and complete a
bicep curl while lunging.
Lunge With Bicep Curl
Beginner
- Use less resistant band.
http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/resistance-band-exercises-00100000067997/page2.html
Challenge
- Use band with a lot
of resistance.
- Loop the band around a stable
object (bench).
-Lie on your back and grip the
handles with extended arms.
-Raise legs so your shins are
parallel to the floor.
-Crunch upper body while pulling
arms towards your knees.
Crunch with Lat Pull-Down
Beginner
- Use less resistant
band.
http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/resistance-band-exercises-00100000067997/page6.html
Challenge
- Use band with a lot
of resistance.
-Stand with feet wide apart.
-Place one end of the band under one foot.
-Grip the other end in same hand as foot.
-Step into a side lunge and sweep hand
with band toward opposite foot.
-Push off with opposite foot to return to
standing and raise arm to lateral position.
Side Lunge with Side Raise
Beginner
- Use less resistant
band.
http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/resistance-band-exercises-00100000067997/page7.html
Challenge
- Use band with a lot
of resistance.
- Stand on the center of the band
with feet wide and knees bent
slightly.
-Bend torso to the right while
drawing left elbow upward then
vice versa.
Monkey
Beginner
- Use less resistant
band.
http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/resistance-band-exercises-00100000067997/page8.html
Challenge
- Use band with a lot
of resistance.
- Loop the band underneath the
bench.
-Lie on your back with knees
bent, feet flat, and hands close
to chest, elbows pointing slightly
down and and out.
-Straighten arms toward ceiling.
-Lower slowly.
Resistance Band Bench Press
Beginner
- Use less resistant
band.
http://fitbie.msn.com/exercise/resistance-band-bench-press-women
Challenge
- Use band with a lot
of resistance.
- Wrap band around upper back.
-Straighten arms out in front of
you, up to eye level or higher.
Incline Press
Beginner
- Use less resistant
band.
http://fitbie.msn.com/exercise/resistance-band-bench-press-women
Challenge
- Use band with a lot
of resistance.
--Stand on the resistance band
with front foot, extend rear foot
behind you.
-Hold the band with your elbows
bent at 90 degrees and palms
facing back.
-Extend arms back.
-Keep elbows close to your side.
Kickbacks
Beginner
- Use less resistant
band.
http://www.exercise.com/exercise/kickbacks-with-resistance-band
Challenge
- Use band with a lot
of resistance.