Resistance band training
Resistance band training is an innovative way to gain optimum fitness level. Resistance band training is recommended by almost all the modern day fitness trainers. These days resistance band training is provided in all the top-notch gyms.
Resistance band training can also be done at home. Resistance band is very light and portable. Resistance band can be carried anywhere and it does not occupy too much space. Let us check the three very useful exercises which you can include in your daily resistance band training.
I) Technique to use resistance band for chest pull:
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On a swiss ball or chair, sit tall. Engage your abs.
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Resistance band should be folded in half.
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Now, hold the band from both the ends with bent elbows in front of the chest.
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Next, band should be pulled till your arms are straight.
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Now, release the band slowly to the starting position.
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Do 15 reps.
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Remember, while pulling the band, exhale and while releasing it, inhale.
II) Technique to use resistance band for calf raise
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On a chair sit tall.
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Below the right foot place the band.
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On your sides keep the elbows.
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Grip the handles closely in front of the chest.
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Next, right foot should be extended in forward direction.
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Now, release the right foot slowly back to the initial position.
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While pointing the toes, you should exhale and while flexing the foot, inhale.
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Do 15 reps.
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Now follow the above steps for the left foot.
III) Technique to use resistance band for shoulder raise
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Under the feet keep the band and hold the handle firmly.
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On a chair sit tall. Engage your abs.
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Slightly at the elbows bend the arms.
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Slowly move the arms to the level of the shoulder.
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Now, slowly release the band back to its initial position.
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Do not bend the wrist. The forearms and the wrists should always be in line.
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While pulling the band, exhale and while releasing it, inhale.
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Do 15 reps.
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For easy workout, keep the feet’s on the band at the center. For tough workout, keep the feet’s close to the handles. So don’t wait, right now start your resistance band training.
