Exercises to do with a resistance band are designed to strengthen your arms, shoulders, legs and back depending on the type of exercises you are looking to perform. A resistance band can be used as a low impact substitute for free weights and barbells. Resistance band exercises range from squats to chest presses.
Diagonal Woodchops
This resistance band exercise will improve range of motion in your shoulders as well as strengthen your shoulder muscles. Attach the center of your resistance band to a static object on the ground in front of you. Grab the handles with both hands and start in a bent over position with your upper torso bent down towards the floor and your legs shoulder width apart. From this bent over position, lift up on the handles, bringing them up and to the side of your head. Chop down to your original position and repeat this motion until you're fatigued.
Resistance Band Tricep Extensions
This resistance band exercise will strengthen your triceps. Grab one end of a resistance band and hold it in your left hand with your back straight and knees slightly bent. Grab the other end of the resistance band with your right hand and hold it above your head, bending at the elbow until your right hand is close to your left shoulder. From this position, extend your right arm from the elbow until your arm is fully extended towards the sky. Slowly lower your arm and repeat 10 times. Switch arms and perform the exercise an additional 10 times before finishing.
Lat Raise Combo
This resistance band exercise will strengthen your shoulders and back. With your feet shoulder width apart and back straight, step on one end of the band with your left foot. Stagger your feet so that your right foot is a little bit in front of your left. Bend at the knees, keeping your upper torso straight and angled at 45-degree angle. Hold the other end of the resistance band in your left hand and bring it up to shoulder height. Hold it for two seconds before lowering and repeating. Repeat the exercise with your right hand before finishing.
Bicep Curl Exercise
This bicep curl exercise will strengthen and tone your bicep muscles. Stand on the center of the resistance band, dividing it into two equal parts. Grab one end of the resistance band with each hand and stand up straight with your legs shoulder width apart. Starting with your arms at your sides and tension on the band. Curl up with both arms until your hands are up at your pecs. Slowly return your arms back down and repeat until you are fatigued.
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