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Resistance Band Exercises

Updated: Mar 9

Resistance band exercises are a great way to get started with strength training. They come in many sizes and resistances from extra light to extra heavy or 10 lbs. to 50 lbs. depending on the type of band. Plus I love that they are colour coded and can be organized on a wall from lowest resistance to highest. Start with the lowest resistance and as you get stronger move up to the next level. Form is important! Try to sit up straight, shoulders back, and belly button to spine. Most of all REMEMEBER TO BREATHE!! Breathe in during the eccentric(lowering) phase and out during the concentric(lifting) phase of the exercise.

Bands are great to use with clients who have mobility and or stability issues as they can easily be used while seated in a chair. These exercises are great for clients (particularly older adults) who use a walker, wheelchair, or have had a stroke, etc.


Some of the exercises you can do are:

  • lateral arm extensions

  • lat pull downs

  • biceps curls

  • triceps extensions

  • chest press

  • lateral raises

  • leg press

  • seated hip abduction


Below is a link that demonstrates some of these exercises.


 
 
 

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