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Lower-Body Band Builder! 💪

37 min
 · 
8 exercises
We're going to work with a set/rep based system. Keep an eye out for the sneaky superset or two, and build some solid rocks for muscles. 
Air Squats
3 sets
45 secs
60 sec rest
Get nice and low here and open up that hip complex!
1:00 rest
A
Resistance Band Deadlifts
3 sets
30 secs
Control these reps. Own them! Once each set is complete move straight onto the squats!
A
Resistance Band Squats
3 sets
30 secs
60 sec rest
Get low and explode upwards!
1:00 rest
B
Resistance Band Clam Shells
3 sets
60 secs
That's 30 seconds per leg per set before moving on!
B
Resistance Band Glute Bridges
3 sets
30 secs
60 sec rest
Flex those glutes!
1:00 rest
Resistance Band Glute Kickbacks
3 sets
60 secs
60 sec rest
30 seconds reps per leg, a short rest, then go again!
1:00 rest
Resistance Band Side Steps
3 sets
60 secs
60 sec rest
10 steps to the left, 10 to the right. Ouch!
1:00 rest
Jump Squats
1 sets
30 secs
Finisher! Cushion your landing! You knees should remain fluid - allow your muscles to control the explosion and impact.
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Lower-Body Band Builder! 💪
37 min
 · 
8 exercises
We're going to work with a set/rep based system. Keep an eye out for the sneaky superset or two, and build some solid rocks for muscles. 
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Air Squats
3 sets
45 secs
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Get nice and low here and open up that hip complex!
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Rest
0:00
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Superset A - Resistance Band Deadlifts, Resistance Band Squats
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Resistance Band Deadlifts
A
3 sets
30 secs
Superset A • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Control these reps. Own them! Once each set is complete move straight onto the squats!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Holding the handles of the resistance band, step on to the middle. Place your feet at shoulder-width with toes pointing forward. Tighten your core and keep your chest up.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and drive your hips back but NOT lower than your knees. Again, keep the chest up. This is the starting position.
  3. Forcefully contract your glutes, driving them forward. Do not just lean back. Your glutes should be fully contracted. Pause then return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Lower Back
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
  1. Place two dumbbells on the floor.
  2. Stand facing the dumbbells with your feet shoulder width apart.
  3. Bend knees and hips to lower your torso in a squatting movement,keep your back straight.
  4. At the bottom of the squat grip the dumbbells with an overhand grip,keeping your arms fully extended.
  5. Return to an upright position holding the dumbbells with your palms facing towards your body and extending your hips forward. Do not round your back.
  6. Return the dumbbells to the floor in the same manner you picked them up.
  7. Repeat.
Resistance Band Squats
A
3 sets
30 secs
60 sec rest
Superset A • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Get low and explode upwards!
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.
  2. Bring your hands to your shoulders, keeping the handles of the band behind your shoulders. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  3. Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Be sure to keep the chest up and abdominals tight. There should be no arch in your back.
  4. Pause when your thighs are parallel with the floor, then slowly return to the starting position, feeling the tension from the band in your quadriceps.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. With your feet shoulder-width apart, stand with dumbbells as your sides with your palms facing each other.
  2. Keeping your back straight and facing forward, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Pause for one second.
  4. Pushing up from your heels, raise back up to starting position and repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. With your feet shoulder-width apart, stand with water bottles as your sides with your palms facing each other.
  2. Keeping your back straight and facing forward, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Pause for one second.
  4. Pushing up from your heels, raise back up to starting position and repeat.
Rest
0:00
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Superset B - Resistance Band Clam Shells, Resistance Band Glute Bridges
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Resistance Band Clam Shells
B
3 sets
60 secs
Superset B • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
That's 30 seconds per leg per set before moving on!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Place a resistance band around your knees
  2. Lay sidewise on an exercise mat with your knees, together, pointing forwards and bent at a 90 degree angle.
  3. Keeping your feet in a fixed position, lift your upper knee about 8 – 10 inches away from your lower knee.
  4. Hold this extended position for 1 second before slowly lowering your knee back to its starting position.

Do not perform if you have had recent knee injuries.

Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side. Place your left hand behind your head while placing your right hand across your body.
  2. Bend your stacked knees so that your feet are behind you. Begin the movement by lifting the right knee up while keeping the feet together.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement and slowly lower your right knee down to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
  2. Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.
  3. Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
  4. Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
Resistance Band Glute Bridges
B
3 sets
30 secs
60 sec rest
Superset B • Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Flex those glutes!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Lower Back
Secondary:
Quadriceps
  1. Lay down on an exercise mat with your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointing upwards bent at a 90 degree angle.
  2. Place a resistance band across your hips and pin it down to the ground using your hands at either side.
  3. Raise your hips upwards until a straight line is formed from your knees to your shoulders.
  4. Hold this extended position for 1 second before slowly lowering your hips down to the starting position.

Do not perform if you suffer from hypertension.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Select an appropriate weight for the plate you will be using. Place it next to where you will be laying.
  2. Lay on flat on your back. Bend your knees, bringing your feet towards your hips. Bring the plate up and on to your pelvic area.
  3. Tighten your core, flatten your back, and make sure your feet are firmly on the ground. Raise your hips up, creating a straight line from your head to your knees.
  4. Slowly lower your hips and repeat the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
  2. Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
  3. Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
  4. Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.
  6. Pause then repeat.
Rest
0:00
next up
Resistance Band Glute Kickbacks
Next
Resistance Band Glute Kickbacks
3 sets
60 secs
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
30 seconds reps per leg, a short rest, then go again!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Position yourself on the ground supporting yourself on your hands and knees. Hold the handles of a resistance band in each hand. Hook the middle of the band on your left foot, pushing it back until the slack tightens.
  2. Brace your core and maintain a flat back as you kick your left leg back and up.
  3. Slowly return your leg to the starting position, not allowing the knee to touch the ground. Repeat the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Lower Back
  • Attach an ankle strap around your right ankle. Stand tall in front of a cable machine with a flat back and tight core. Use the cable machine for balance, if necessary.
  • While balancing on your left foot, move your right foot up and back. Pause at the top of the movement then slowly bring the foot down. Do not let your right foot touch the ground before repeating.
  • Once finished, repeat on the other side.
Rest
0:00
next up
Resistance Band Side Steps
Next
Resistance Band Side Steps
3 sets
60 secs
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
10 steps to the left, 10 to the right. Ouch!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
  1. Step inside of a tied resistance band. Separate your feet to shoulder-width. Place a slight bend in the knees while you keep your chest up.
  2. Slowly step to the side with the right foot. Your stance should be well outside of shoulder-width.
  3. Pause then step with the left foot in the same direction as the right. Keep stepping out with the right until the set is complete then switch sides.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and bring yourself down into a squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  2. Keep your chest up, your eyes focused straight ahead, and your core engaged. 
  3. Take mini, duck-like steps forwards and backwards for the designated number of reps.
  4. Quack quack.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
  2. Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.
  3. Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
  4. Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
Rest
0:00
next up
Jump Squats
Next
Jump Squats
1 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Finisher! Cushion your landing! You knees should remain fluid - allow your muscles to control the explosion and impact.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings
  1. Stand with your feet hip width apart. Your toes should be pointing straight ahead or only slightly outward.
  2. Cross your arms in front of your body, place your hands behind your head or at the sides of your head.
  3. Keep your weight on your heels and bend your knees while lowering your hips towards the ground as if you are sitting down on a chair.
  4. Keep your back straight at all times.
  5. Continue until you feel a slight stretch in your quadriceps. Do not let your knees extend out beyond the level of your toes.
  6. Pause for a count of one.
  7. In an explosive movement, drive down through your heels pushing yourself up of the floor with your quads.
  8. At the same time extend our arms out above you.
  9. Land with your knees slightly bent to absorb the impact.
  10. Repeat
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Begin standing tall with a tight core. Your chest will be up and your gaze will be straight ahead. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as you lower yourself into a squat position.
  2. Launch yourself up while simultaneously twisting to the other side. Your body will perform a 180 degree turn in midair.
  3. Land with bent knees and immediately go right into another jump squat, turning to the starting position. Repeat this alternating pattern.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
  3. Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
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