Resistance bands are affordable, accessible training tools that you can use to build strength and muscle. If you don’t have the space to store a set of weights or the time to go to the gym, these bands are a great alternative.
We see a lot of upper body resistance band workouts here at Fit&Well, but this routine focuses on the lower body, specifically the legs and glutes. It comes from personal trainer Alanah Bray, of Fitagain Retreats, and it only features three simple moves.
Why strengthen your glutes? Well, these backside muscles are partly responsible for pelvic stability and spinal support, so strengthening this area could help you maintain a healthy posture.
You’ll need a fairly long resistance band to do the routine—check out our guide to the best resistance bands, if you need some advice on which kind to buy.
Alanah Bray is a dedicated master trainer at the UK-based Fitagain gym and fitness retreats. She specializes in fitness for the over 40s and her approach to exercise emphasizes the importance of stretching, mobility, and strength
Lower-body resistance band workout
- Split squats: 3×12 on each side
- Front Squats: 3×12
- Double leg Romanian deadlifts: 3×12
1. Split squats
(Image credit: Gemma Buckland-Tomlin)
Sets: 3 Reps: 12 per leg
- Place a resistance band under one foot, holding it with both hands. Step your other leg back, adopting a wide split stance, while keeping your front knee directly above your ankle.
- Bend both knees, lowering your body until your back knee is a few inches off the ground. Keep your back straight and ensure that your front knee is at 90-degrees.
- Push through the heel of your front foot while gripping the resistance band, rising to your starting position. Repeat and switch sides.
2. Front squats
(Image credit: Gemma Buckland-Tomlin)
Sets: 3 Reps: 12
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and place the resistance band under the soles of both feet. Bring the top of your resistance band up and over…
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