Resistant bands are an amazing way to work the whole body. I have been using them more and more these days. They are a fantastic way to tone and build muscle. I especially like them these days because it is easy on my lower back. So grab a great band and lets get to work!
This is one of the best resistant workouts I know for shoulders. If you want even more resistance, simply widen your stance. Start with your feet on the band and arms down, then you are raising both arms up to shoulder height. If that’s too much, try one arm at a time.
Next is your simple bicep curl. Again, stepping on band for your desired weight, curl arm towards shoulder.
Next are for those tricky tricep muscles. I hold the band pretty tight and do a smaller amount of repetitions. All you need to do is hold the band in opposite hand and bend working elbow. You’ll feel it. If you need more, hold tighter to working arm for more weight.
I always think of a plow with this next movement. Step on the band with the same leg of the arm your are working with. Swing arm back and forth. This one is a little trickier, I don’t use as much resistance for this one, but momentum is your friend. It is a really fun movement that activates the triceps and the shoulders.
Have fun with these new moves. You’ll be surprised how much you feel it the next day! Lower body movements are also super fun with resistant bands, so stay tuned for a lower body workout using just resistant bands!