It is a much accepted belief that people get weaker as they age. Fortunately, although this is often true, it is preventable. Strength is lost from lack of using your muscles, not from your body getting older. Stretch bands are ideal for seniors because they are lightweight, portable and can be used to do any free weight exercise.
Stretch Band Lat Rows
The stretch band lat rows is an exercise that targets your deltoids muscles. These are the muscles of your shoulder. The deltoids manipulate the shoulder joint, in this case to raise your arms. To use the stretch band, stand on the middle of the band and hold the ends with your hands against the sides of your thighs. Then, raise your arms straight to shoulder height. Lower your arms back down to finish the exercise.
Stretch Band Chest Press
The chest press exercise with a stretch band targets your chest, triceps and shoulders. It is a simple exercise that is done standing up, though you could also sit down if you needed to. To perform a stretch band chest press, wrap a band around the middle of your back and hold the ends with your palms facing the floor. Begin with your elbows bent next to your sides at chest height. Have your wrists straight and keep them straight during the exercise. Next, press your arms forward until they are straight in front of you. Bend your elbows again to complete the exercise.
Stretch Band Upper Back
The stretch band upper back exercise targets the muscles of your upper back and shoulders. This exercise may be done standing or sitting down. To do the upper back exercise, hold the band in front of your body with your arms held slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your palms facing the floor. The elbows are bent slightly or straight throughout the exercise. Then, pull your arms apart and pinch your shoulder blades together. Return your arms to the starting position.
Stretch Band Hamstring Curl
The hamstring curl is a leg exercise that targets your hamstrings on the back of your legs as well as your glutes. You should use a chair or a wall to hold onto for balance while doing hamstring curls. To begin, stand up straight with a stretch band wrapped around your ankles. A circular stretch band is easiest to use for this exercise. Then, bend your left knee and raise it toward the ceiling until it forms a right angle. Return your foot to the floor and repeat with the other side.
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