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There are a lot of reasons tolove resistance bands.
Because of their versatility, trainers often recommend resistance-band workouts to pretty much anyone and everyone.
To help you put resistance bands to good use, Bahr put together the upper-body resistance-band workout below.
Bahr adds that this upper-body resistance-band workout is great for building both strength and mobility.
Doing this will help improve muscular endurance and stability.
ModelLauren Leavellis a NASM-certified personal trainer and barre instructor.
The Workout
Resistance Band Biceps Curl
Stand with both feet on the resistance band.
Hold one end in each hand, arms extended, palms facing forward.
Slowly curl your hands up toward your shoulders, squeezing your biceps.
Keep your elbows tight at your sides.
Slowly lower your hands back down to starting position.
Wrap the band behind your back and pin it to the floor with your hands.
Bend your elbows to lower your body as far as youre comfortable.
Ideally, your chest would tap the floor.
To make this move more challenging, do it with your knees off the floor, in push-up position.
Push yourself back up to the starting position.
Press your arms overhead until they are fully extended.
Return to the starting position slowly.
Raise your straight arms to shoulder height, palms down, with your hands about six inches apart.
The band should have a small amount of tension, but not be taut.
Return your arms to center.
The band should have a small amount of tension, but not be taut.
The band should travel behind your head.
Return your arms to center overhead.
