As you noticed I didn't post last week because of the break and my internet at my house might as well not exist for living in the boonies. Anyways, I was thinking of a fun way to have a workout since we all have been eating way too much over the break.
I noticed at the rec they have these work out bands hanging on the back wall in the corner by the leg machines. Here is a picture of what I'm talking about.
- BICEPS: Place band underneath feet and hold ends in each hand. Perform regular bicep curls. Do 8 slow with both hands, then 16 alternating singles between right right and left. Finish with both arms doing 8 single bicep curls, then 8 counts of pulses with arms halfway.
- TRICEPS: One arm at a time. Hold the band in your right hand first, and let the other end of the band rest on the floor. Step on the end of the band that’s on the floor with the left foot, then step the right foot slightly in front of the left. Raise the right arm up overhead and do 8 slow overhead extensions, then 16 fast. At the end, hold the arm up and squeeze for 8 seconds, then hold it halfway and squeeze for 8 seconds, then do 8 more seconds of pulsing. Repeat with the other arm.
- LEGS: Place band underneath feet and hold ends in each hand, palms facing forward with hands right above shoulders. Squat down & raise up for 8 slow squats, 16 faster squats, and 8 pulses.
- SHOULDERS: Keeping the band underneath feet and still holding the ends in each hand, raise arms up directly to the side for lateral raises. Keep the arms in line with the shoulders. Do alternating single lifts for 16, then 8 with both arms raising at the same time.
- BACK: With band under the feet again, hold an end in each hand, then cross the arms. Bend over so back is flat, then do a bent over back fly. Starting with 16 singles and finishing with 8 together.
Everyone should take a break from the machines and try out the bands! Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving break!
That does look like a very fun way to excercise! I can't wait to try it!
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