10 Resistance Band Exercises for a Full-Body Home Workout
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Resistance bands are one of the most effective and underrated training tools available. They're portable, affordable, and can replace an entire rack of gym equipment. Here are 10 exercises that cover every major muscle group — no gym required.
What You'll Need
- A resistance band set (loop bands or tube bands with handles)
- A yoga mat
- A door anchor (included with most tube band sets)
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The 10 Exercises
1. Banded Squat
Muscles: Quads, glutes, hamstrings
How: Stand on the band, feet shoulder-width apart, handles at shoulders. Squat to parallel and drive back up.
Reps: 15
2. Banded Glute Bridge
Muscles: Glutes, hamstrings
How: Lie on your back, band across hips anchored by your hands. Drive hips to ceiling, squeeze at the top.
Reps: 15
3. Banded Row
Muscles: Upper back, biceps
How: Anchor band at door height. Pull handles to your ribcage, elbows back. Control the return.
Reps: 12
4. Banded Chest Press
Muscles: Chest, shoulders, triceps
How: Anchor band behind you at chest height. Press handles forward until arms are extended.
Reps: 12
5. Banded Lateral Walk
Muscles: Glutes, hip abductors
How: Loop band around ankles. Slight squat position. Step side to side, keeping tension in the band.
Reps: 12 each direction
6. Banded Bicep Curl
Muscles: Biceps
How: Stand on band, curl handles to shoulders. Keep elbows pinned to your sides.
Reps: 12
7. Banded Tricep Pushdown
Muscles: Triceps
How: Anchor band overhead. Push handles down until arms are straight. Control back up.
Reps: 12
8. Banded Shoulder Press
Muscles: Shoulders, triceps
How: Stand on band, press handles overhead until arms are fully extended.
Reps: 12
9. Banded Deadlift
Muscles: Hamstrings, glutes, lower back
How: Stand on band, hinge at hips with a flat back, drive through heels to stand tall.
Reps: 12
10. Banded Pull-Apart
Muscles: Upper back, rear delts
How: Hold band at shoulder height with both hands. Pull apart until arms are wide, squeezing shoulder blades together.
Reps: 15
Sample Full-Body Circuit
Do all 10 exercises back to back with 30 seconds rest between each. Rest 2 minutes, repeat for 3 rounds total. Duration: ~35 minutes.