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How to Exercise with Elastic Bands

If you're trying to work out and find that going to a gym is too expensive or inconvenient, elastic bands are a convenient way to practice resistance training at home. Find out more about how to use elastic bands (also known as resistance bands) effectively.

Tips for Using Elastic Bands for Exercise

Choose the right band for your fitness level. Many manufacturers color code the bands according to resistance or difficulty to make choosing the appropriate band easier.
Check the band for tears before exercising. To avoid injuries, never work out with bands that have nicks or tears.
To hold the band properly, take a firm grip near the end of the band, allowing the very ends to hang loose at the sides of your hand.
Hold the band taut when you're exercising. The elastic bands shouldn't sag, even when you're in the resting position of your exercises.

3 Sample Elastic Band Exercises

Chest Press: Wrap the band around your back with each end in your hands at armpit level. Push your arms out straight, slowly bringing your hands toward each other.
Bicep Curl: Stand on one end of the band while holding the other end in your hand. Curl your arm up slowly, keeping your upper arm and elbow close to your side. Lower your hand back to the starting position to complete the exercise.
Squat: Stand on the band with your feet hips-width apart, holding one end in each hand. Pull your hands up to hip level and then squat down, keeping your knees behind your toes as you lower your body. For a more intense exercise, hold your hands at shoulder level.