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Band Crunch

The crunch performed with a resistance band is a great way to work the abdominals. The band increases in resistance as you perform the crunch, making it more challenging than the floor crunch. Select a resistance band that allows you to perform as many reps as recommended while maintaining proper technique. You can anchor the band to a stable object behind you and increase the resistance by moving further away from it. Keep you neck straight and eyes focused up as you crunch.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core


Band Hip Abduction -- Side Lying

The hip abduction exercise performed with a resistance band around the ankle develops strength around the glute muscles. You will feel the exercise "burn" deep inside the hip muscles. The exercise can be performed with or without the resistance band. Adding the band places more demand on the muscles and triggers more strength development. Perform this exercise after back squats or lunges for complete lower-body development.

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Target Muscle Groups: Hips & Buttocks


Band Hip Adduction -- Standing

Hip adduction performed standing with a resistance band works the inner thigh muscles. This exercise can be performed anywhere, making it a good substitute if a cable machine or inner thigh machine is not available. You can also perform this exercise seated with the resistance band anchored around your knee. The standing variation is best because most activity is performed while standing. This is referred to as "ground-based", because your feet are in contact with the ground.

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Target Muscle Groups: Legs


Band Hip Extension -- Standing

Hip extension performed with a resistance band while standing strengthens the glute muscles. This exercise can be performed at home or at the gym. When the band is fully stretched, be sure to hold the contraction for a few seconds. This will ensure you focus on feeling the glute work through the entire range of motion. Release the band slowly to keep resistance on the glute.

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Target Muscle Groups: Hips & Buttocks


Band Hip Flexion -- Standing

Hip flexion performed with the band while standing strengthens the hip flexors. These muscles help move your thigh toward your abdominals. It's important to develop both extension and flexion at the hip joint to prevent injuries and imbalances. Keep your knee locked and our toes pointed up toward your shins as you raise your leg. This will keep the tension on the hip joint and not on the thigh. This exercise can be performed at home or at the gym.

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Target Muscle Groups: Hips & Buttocks


Band Lat Pulldowns

Lat pulldowns performed with a resistance band is a great exercise to develop "lat" strength. The latissimus dorsi muscles are activated in pulling movements and must be trained for proper back development. This exercise can be performed at home or at the gym. Using the resistance band allows each arm to operate independently. For variety in your workouts, alternate pulling each side down. When the resistance on the band becomes too easy, use the cable machine.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back


Band Leg Curl -- Prone

The leg curl performed with a resistance band in the prone position strengthens the hamstrings. You can perform this exercise at home or at the gym. Hamstring development is important because without it the quadriceps of the front of the thigh can become overdeveloped and lead to muscle imbalances and potentially an injury. Prop a rolled up town under your hips to alleviate low back strain during the exercise. Pause at the top for peak-contraction.

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Target Muscle Groups: Legs


Band Leg Curl -- Seated

Performing the leg curl while seated and using a rubber band for resistance is a great way to strengthen the hamstrings. This exercise isolates the hamstrings and provides a good solution if you are away from the gym. Make sure the chair is strong and is firmly planted on the floor. Keep your torso upright and squeeze at the bands hardest point to achieve a peak-contraction in the hamstrings.

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Target Muscle Groups: Legs


Band Leg Extension -- Seated

The leg extension performed while seated and with a resistance band isolates and strengthens the quadriceps. The seated leg extension can be performed at home or at the gym using machines, resistance bands, cables or manual resistance. You can perform this exercise as part of your lower-body workout. The leg extension exercise is a staple in bodybuilding and is frequently referred to as a "definition" exercise, meaning it helps make the muscles more visual and defined.

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Target Muscle Groups: Legs


Band Push up

The push up is a great upper-body exercise. When performed often, it develops strength and endurance in the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Performing push-ups with a resistance band increases the difficulty of the exercise. If you've been leaving the push-up out of your upper-body workout because it's too easy, add the resistance band and you'll be surprised at the results. The exercise is fun to perform and feels good on the upper-body muscles. Best of all you can do push-ups anywhere.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Chest  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs  |  Shoulders  |  Triceps


Band Push up - Feet Raised

The push-up performed with your feet elevated and using a resistance band for added difficulty will strengthen your chest, shoulder, and triceps. You can perform this exercise at home or at the gym. To increase the difficulty select a resistance band that is less elastic and provides more tension. Keep your core tight and back straight as you raise and lower yourself.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Chest  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs  |  Shoulders  |  Triceps


Band Seated Trunk Extension

The seated trunk extension performed with a resistance band around your upper-body will increase your low back strength. This is a terrific exercise for anyone who sits in an office chair all day. After performing this exercise you will feel like your posture has improved. Hunching forward at a computer all day will place strain on your neck, shoulders and low back. The seated trunk extension is perfect for short stretch breaks.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Hips & Buttocks


Band Shoulder Abduction -- Standing

Band shoulder abduction develops strength in the deltoids. By using a resistance band you can perform this exercise almost anywhere. Your shoulders will get a great workout. The emphasis is places on the lateral head of the deltoid. You can use a short elastic band for more resistance and a longer band for more range of motion. Hold the arm away from your body for a peak-contraction in the shoulder. Lower your arm slowly to keep the resistance on the shoulders.

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Target Muscle Groups: Shoulders


Band Shoulder Adduction -- Standing

The band shoulder adduction is used to strengthen the chest and lats. You can perform this exercise at home or at the gym with an elastic band or cable machine. This exercise is often performed to strengthen the shoulders and to regain mobility after surgery. As you progress on this exercise, select an elastic band with a high degree of tension for more resistance and added difficulty.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Chest


Band Shoulder Extension -- Standing

The shoulder extension exercise performed with a resistance band strengthens the rear-delt and lats. If an elastic band is not available you can use a cable machine. If no equipment is available for your workout a partner can manually apply resistance to your forearm. Concentrate on keeping your torso upright and your arm straight. The shoulder extension exercise is often used in a post-rehabilitation workout routine for strengthening shoulders and increasing mobility.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Shoulders



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