Create a full-body workout with resistance band exercises

So, using a simple elastic band, you can stretch your muscles all throughout the body and strengthen them gradually. The band can create a good amount of resistance for your muscles to be stimulated. Not just that, the band can be rolled up, taking nearly no space, making it a fun, versatile and super convenient home gym tool. Here are a few exercises to get you started with using the resistance band.

Using the band while performing the usual push-ups helps work on your core and triceps even better. In this exercise, you perform a push-up with the resistance band going over your upper back, with the ends held in your palms. For added intensity, try to tighten the band so it would offer you more resistance to overcome as you do the push-up.

Performing crunches while using the resistance band will work your abs and core more than a regular crunch. Loop the band to a high point tightly, and holding the end of the band, go down on your knees with your hands and your forehead close together. You can do an ab crunch by moving your shoulders closer to the floor as you lean forward. Remember to keep your core engaged at all times so that you don’t lose your balance as you perform the exercise. Repeat the exercise by returning to the initial position with your back straight.

Thrusters come with great benefits as they combine two sets of exercises, including squats, which work your legs and glutes, as well as shoulder press, which works your upper back and shoulders. This exercise is a simple full body workout in just one move. To perform this, stand on the resistance band with legs shoulder width apart. Grab the ends of the band in your hands and lift the hands up to shoulder height. Begin with a squat with your hands kept next to your shoulders. Once you stand up after the squat, push your arms over your head and lower them back to shoulder height.

Repeat at least two sets of 12 reps with a break between the sets for the full-body workout. Thrusters alone can work on your hamstrings, glutes, core, shoulders, upper back, triceps and quads.