But why areresistance bands"sneaky good?"
Of course, they offer resistance so you challenge your muscles and get them to grow.
Below, you’ll find 10 incredible resistance band exercises to tone your body.
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Using a resistance band is a great way to upgrade the traditional pushup.
Get in a pushup position with your hands about shoulder-width apart.
Keep your lower back flat and your hips in line with your shoulders.
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Lower yourself, and keep your elbows close to your body as you descend.
Push up, and repeat.
Stand on a resistance band with your feet shoulder-width apart and with one end in each hand.
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Bend your knees slightly, and bend at your hips until your torso is almost parallel to the ground.
Keep your lower back flat, squeeze your shoulder blades together, and row.
Start the movement by sitting backward and spreading your knees apart.
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Descend below parallel while keeping your lower back flat.
At the bottom, drive through your heels and keep your knees apart.
But even so, it’s an incredible exercise that strengthens your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back.
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Drive through your heels and return to the start position.
Keep your elbows locked.
Start by squeezing your shoulder blades together, and pull the band apart until your arms open 180 degrees.
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Do not arch your back.
Start by squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pull yourself up, and lead with your chest.
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Curl the bands without swinging your body or leaning backward.
Pin your upper arms at your sides, and extend your elbows to lockout.
Grab the ends of the band in each hand with your palms facing each other.
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Start the movement by squeezing your shoulder blades down and back.
Pull the rope toward your chest.
Secure an exercise band to chest height.
Brace your core, and squeeze your glutes.
Push the band straight forward, and hold for three seconds.
Bring it back to your chest, and repeat.
Then, switch sides and repeat.
