It’s hard not to love a home-workout product that saves time, space, and hassle.
The SKLZ system has mix-and-match pieces that snap together to give you what you need.
Choose from three handles and 10 cables (10 to 100 pounds of resistance).
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And it makes for a killer workout.
Here’s a 15-minute full-body routine that uses aTraining Cable Pro,Flex Handlesand adoor anchor.
Squat to Shoulder PressBand is under feet.
Hold handles at shoulder height.
Squat, then push through the floor to stand up.
As you’re standing, press your knuckles to the sky.
Lower hands to shoulder to return to start position.
1/2 Kneeling Lat Pull-DownAttach band on top of the door.
One knee’s up, one is down (half kneeling), facing the door.
Grab the handles and extend your arms over your head.
Pull the handles down to your shoulders.
Chest PressAttach band at chest height on door.
Stand facing away from the door.
Hold the handles at shoulder height, by your chest.
Press knuckles and arms straight out, like you’re doing a standing bench press.
Standing RowAttach band at chest height on door.
Feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent.
Grab handles and extend arms straight in front of you.
Pull handles towards chest and squeeze shoulder blades together.
Chest FlyBand at chest or shoulder height on door.
Arms straight out to your side, at shoulder height.
Keeping arms almost straight, bring hands together in a hugging motion.
Return to start position.
Bicep CurlsBand is under feet.
Arms are straight at your sides, with palms facing forward.
Bending at elbow, bring hands up towards your shoulders.
Tricep Extensions (press downs)Band is attached on the top of the door through the frame).
Stand facing the door.
Elbows should be bent at least 90 degrees.
Press the handles straight down towards the floor to straighten arms.
Band goes across the arch of the foot on the straight leg.
Hands grip handles at your side.
Press the heel of the bent leg into the floor, lifting your hips.
You’ll feel it in your glutes and hamstrings in the leg that’s on the ground.
Lower hips back down to the ground.
Do you workout with resistance cables at home?
Will you try this workout–or these SKLZ bands?
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