At ESU, we think that all women are created perfectly. But we also understand that everyone – no matter their shape, size, or fitness level – has those trouble spots. You know the ones. The areas that you’d like to look just a little tighter when you step out in a bikini.
Those tiny little trouble spots are where Resistance Bands really shine. They allow you to isolate specific muscle groups so that you can pay extra attention to the places on your body that need it the most. If you’re looking to personalize you gym sessions, adding them to your workout is simply a must.
If you want to tone your ARMS
Try a Bicep Curl
If you want tank-top ready arms you can’t wait to show off, start with a simple bicep curl.
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, standing on your resistance band, with the ends grasped firmly in your hands. Keeping your elbows stationary and close to the body, curl your hands up towards your shoulders while working against the resistance of the band.
If you want to tone your BACK
Try a Simple Row
Its impossible to pack up an entire rowing machine and take it with you on the go. But a resistance band can provide you with virtually the same workout. Start by sitting on the floor, keeping your feet flexed and your back straight. Loop a resistance band around your feet, with the ends grasped firmly in each hand. Then, use your back muscles to pull your hands towards your chest like you would on a rowing machine, working against the resistance of the band.
If you want to tone your THIGHS
Try a Stand-Up Squat
Squats are already an awesome way to tone your glutes, but by adding a resistance band you can get your thigh muscles in on the action as well. Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart, keeping a looped resistance band taught just below both of your knees. Squat as normal, but on your way up extend your right leg out to the side at a 45-degree angle. Repeat multiple times on each side. The tension of the resistance band will engage your thigh muscles and give you long, toned legs.
If you want to tone your BOOTY
Try a Side Plank Leg Lift
We know everyone wants a tighter, firmer booty when they take it all off. This simple exercise will have your glutes feeling the burn in no time. Start by getting into a side-plank position, with a looped resistance band taught above both of your knees. In the side plank, keep your inside leg bent for stability while keeping your top leg extended straight. Then, using your glutes, raise and lower your extended leg while working against the resistance band. This will engage your glutes – and if you’re doing it correctly, your core will get a workout too.
If you want to tone your ABS
Try a Modified Bicycle Crunch
Bicycle crunches are probably already a part of your workout routine. For these, you lie on your back and keeping your legs slightly elevated. Then engage your abdominal muscles by bringing your opposite shoulder and knee together. To enhance this movement, place a looped resistance band around your flexed feet, keeping your legs elevated the entire time.
Ready To Join The Resistance?
If you’re looking to take your workouts to the next level, you’ve got to get your hands on some resistance bands. ESU’s Keep It Tight Set offers multiple resistance levels, allowing you to easily tone and tighten your abs, glutes, hips, inner thighs, and plenty of other important areas.
Click here to learn more about our awesome set and get ready to amp up your everyday routine.
