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Resistance Band Exercises

Here is a list of exercises which can be performed using resistance bands. Click on an exercise to view a description, video, the muscles being worked and related injuries.

All Resistance band exercises should be performed slowly and under control. Begin with the band at the start of tension which increases as you perform the exercise. To make the exercise more difficult, shorten the section of band you are using to increase the tension over the range of motion.

Arm Exercises

Tricep Extension

Overhead Tricep Extension

Wrist Extension

Shoulders

Internal Rotation

External Rotation

Chest

Standing Pec Fly

Standing Chest Press

Diagonal Extension

Stomach

Hips & groin

Laying Hip Abduction

Standing Hip Abduction

Kneeling Hip Extension

Standing Hip Extension

Seated Hip Flexion

Legs

Back

Resistance band exercises

See also:

Free weights exercises

Resistance machine exercises

Swiss ball exercises

Body weight exercises

Ankle Supports

Wobble boards (UK)
Wobble boards (USA)

Knee supports and braces

Knee Supports (UK)
Supports & Braces (USA)

Speed & Agility

Instant Ice Packs

Cold Therapy

Cold Therapy (UK)
Cold Therapy (USA)

Arch support insoles

Insoles & Heelpads

Sports taping

Strapping & Taping

Compression Shorts

Freeze Sprays

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