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This total body resistance band workout utilizes minimal equipment and is perfect for working your whole body on the road!
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It’s Workout Wednesday, so I’m here sharing one that’s all around perfect. It works your total body, uses nothing but resistance bands, is quick, and is easy to take on the road with you. I’ve been talking a lot lately about using bands in my workouts and have naturally been getting a lot of questions about how in the world to use them. This workout showcases a few tried and true moves with the loops. Once you get the hang of them you’ll wonder why you waited so long to snatch them up!
Resistance bands, resistance loops, booty bands, mini bands — whatever you call them — they’re a fantastic tool and so easy to use. When I first started working them into my routine, I thought they were only for lower body, but lately I’ve them using for upper body and for abs too. This workout showcases it all!
Total Body Resistance Band Workout
Equipment Needed:
-Mini Resistance Bands (variety of resistances)
-Mat (optional)
Directions:
–Warm up first
-Repeat the circuit 3 times with 15 reps each
Here’s a breakdown of the moves for a little more guidance:
Banded Bridges: With a loop around your thighs, complete a traditional bridge squeezing the glutes at the top. For a little more burn, add a clam by pulling the knees outward before you come down.
Banded Plank Jacks: With a loop around your thighs or ankles (or both if you’re brave) perform a traditional plank jack.
Related: Core Quickie Workout
Tricep Pulldowns: In a kneeling of standing position, place the palm of one hand inside the resistance band while you grip the top of the band with your other hand. Position the top of the band at shoulder height and perform a tricep pulldown (15 reps on each side). The position of your top hand determines the intensity of the exercise — same shoulder = least resistance, chest = more resistance, opposite shoulder = most resistance.
Banded Squats: With a band around your thighs perform a traditional squat.
Banded Bicycles: With a resistance loop around the arches of your feet, perform bicycle crunches pushing/pulling opposite legs at the same time.
Boat Pose with Lat Pulldown: In boat pose (feet up for more intensity), hold either side of a loop over your head. Pull the band out and down to engage the lats.
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I have never worked out with a band before. I may have to get one and try some of these workout ideas!
My CrossFit Coach has me work out with resistance bands and it’s no joke! I need to do some of this on my own. This looks like a great start!
I use mini bands with my clients for glute bridges and they’re killer! Great workout!
Resistance bands are great. I love how they are so portable. I need to bring them to work for a quick workout when it’s quiet. Thanks for some new moves to try.