{Video} How to Use Resistance Bands

Need some new ideas for moves to do with your resistance bands? Check out this full body burn!

Resistance bands are one of my favorite fitness tools. The options of things you can do with them are endless, as they are great for strength, cardio and stretching. They are great for tossing in your suitcase when you are traveling, and make an awesome addition to your home gym because they don’t take up much space. 

They also add resistance to your favorite bodyweight exercises, which can really up the intensity of your workout. I love using both tubular bands with handles, and flat, loop resistance bands for lower body work.

Equipment

Tubular Resistance Band Set
Flat Loop Resistance Band Set

Exercises:

• Squat Jumps – Begin standing on a tubular band with a handle in each hand. Perform a bodyweight squat, and jump up as you rise. Land softly, and repeat.
• Band Pulls – Holding a tubular band straight in front of you with hands shoulder-width apart, squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull each end of the band apart from one another. Return to the beginning position and repeat. 
• Lateral Raises – Place one or two feet on a tubular resistance band (depending on how much resistance you would like) and hold a handle in each hand. Raise your arms straight out into a “T” position. Lower your arms back to the starting position and repeat. 
• Side to Side Shuffles – Begin standing on a tubular band with both feet. You can also cross the band for more resistance. Lower into a squat position and take 3-5 steps back and forth each direction. Be sure to keep your chest up, and try to stay as low as you can. 
• Lunge and Curl – Start in a split-squat position with a tubular band under your front foot and a handle in each hand. Lower down into a lunge with your arms extended down. Push through your front heel to a standing position, and perform a bicep curl as you stand up. Repeat on each side.
• Bicycles – Place a flat loop band around your feet while you are seated in a v-sit position. Twist your body to one side as you are bicycling your feet. Alternate your upper body each time you bicycle your feet. Keep your back nice and flat!
• Jumping Jacks – Place the flat loop band around your ankles. From a standing position, jump your feet out as you raise your arms up. Return to a standing position and repeat. If you’re really feeling sassy, you can try star jacks instead 😉

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Your Turn:

• What are some of your favorite moves to do with resistance bands? 
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