Resistance band exercises are designed to improve your flexibility as well as strengthen your muscles. While many resistance band exercises can be performed at home, performing these exercise with the help of machines found in the gym can often yield more productive workouts. Resistance band exercises range from arm stretching exercises to resistance leg lifts.
Resistance Band Squats
These resistance band squats will help strengthen your leg muscles as well as stretch out your arm and shoulder muscles. Start with a resistance band in your right hand and your knees slightly bent. Keeping your legs shoulder-width apart, place the center of the resistance band under both of your feet. After stepping on it, bend down with both hands on the handles of each side of the resistance band. Lift your upper torso up until you feel a solid stretch in your arms. Hold this position for 2 seconds before returning to your original squat position. Repeat this exercise 10 times before taking a break.
Overhead Tricep Extension
The overhead tricep extension exercise is designed to stretch and strengthen your tricep muscles. Start this exercise by stepping on one end of a resistance band. From here, grab the other end of the band and pull it up until you are holding it above your head with one arm. With your back straight and knees slightly bent, bend backward at your elbow, loosening the tension of the resistance band as you do so. From here, push back up with your tricep extending your arm and fighting against tension. Once your arm is fully extended, hold this position for 2 seconds before releasing. Perform three sets of 10 before taking an extended break.
Rowing Band Exercise
This rowing band exercise will increase flexibility in your upper arms and chest muscles. Grab a resistance band that has a handle on each side of it. Wrap it one time around a pole or other free standing device that will not move when force is pushed against it. From here, grab each side of the resistance band and pull toward the middle section of your chest. As you pull on the resistance band, make sure that your back is straight and head is facing forward. In addition, make sure each pull is even and your arms bend at the elbows and move toward your chest. Perform three sets of 15 before stopping.
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