This 20-Minute Workout Will Change the Way You Think About Resistance Band Exercises

This 20-Minute Workout Will Change the Way You Think About Resistance Band Exercises

They might be gathering dust in your closet, or hiding behind the kettlebells at the weights rack. But resistance bands definitely shouldn’t be sidelined from your training sessions. These springy strengtheners go easy on the body and target your muscles with constant, controllable tension. Even better: Resistance bands are portable, cheap, and available in many fitness centers.

Grab a set of resistance bands that’ll challenge your whole body (they come in all different degrees of resistance for various levels of fitness) for this 20-minute resistance band workout you can do pretty much anytime, anywhere. With everything from heart-pumping cardio moves, to ab and booty busters, we’re pretty sure you muscles definitely won’t get bored while training with resistance bands. (For more moves you can use, check out Women's Health's Ignite routine created by Next Fitness Star Nikki Metzger.)

Juan Algarin

Start in a tabletop position with the band around one foot and handles in both hands (A). Extend your leg back to form a straight line, squeezing your glutes, then return to starting position (B).

Lie on your back, legs in the air at a 90 degree angle to the rest of your body, band around both feet. Grip the handlebars in front of your torso, squeezing legs together (A). Separate legs into a “V” position (B).

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