Build muscle and tone your lower body with this intermediate resistance band workout. Set and rep based throughout — keep an eye out for the sneaky superset or two. Pick the right resistance, stay consistent, and build those lower-body muscles into solid rock.
Resistance Band Lower-Body: Build & Tone is a free 43 min workout plan with 8 illustrated exercises for your legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.
Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.
You'll need resistance bands for this workout. Tap any exercise to see form instructions and possible substitutions if a piece of equipment isn't available.
How long does the Resistance Band Lower-Body: Build & Tone take?
The full workout takes about 43 minutes, covering 8 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?
This is an intermediate workout, best suited to people with some training experience. Beginners can still follow it by reducing the weight, doing fewer sets or resting longer between sets – each exercise includes illustrated form instructions.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your quadriceps, glutes & hip flexors, hamstrings, lower back. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.
How often should I do this workout?
For gain muscle, get toned, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.
Can I download or save this workout?
Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.
Build muscle and tone your lower body with this intermediate resistance band workout. Set and rep based throughout — keep an eye out for the sneaky superset or two. Pick the right resistance, stay consistent, and build those lower-body muscles into solid rock.
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Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
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.
Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Stand straight up with a tight core and flat back. Keep your gaze focused straight ahead as you step back with your right leg.
As you step forward into the starting position, launch the right leg into a front kick. Use the left side hand to touch your toe, if you are able to.
Return your right leg to the starting position. Repeat on other side. Keep alternating until you complete the set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Stand straight – that’s the starting position. Step forward with your left leg and slowly lower your body until your front knee is bent at least 90 degrees, while your rear knee is just off the floor. Keep your torso upright the entire time. Look forward.
Pause, then push off your left foot off the floor and return to the starting position as quickly as you can.
On your next rep, step forward with your right leg. Continue to alternate back and forth—doing one rep with your left, then one rep with your right.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Standing with a braced core and flat back, bring your hands together at chest height. Position your feet to be at hip-width.
Beginning with the right foot, step backward and across your left foot. Simultaneously, bend the left knee and drop it towards the ground.
Stop when the front right knee is parallel with the ground. Push off the ground with your right foot and return to the starting position.
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Superset A - Resistance Band Deadlifts, Resistance Band Squats
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.
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.
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
Place two dumbbells on the floor.
Stand facing the dumbbells with your feet shoulder width apart.
Bend knees and hips to lower your torso in a squatting movement,keep your back straight.
At the bottom of the squat grip the dumbbells with an overhand grip,keeping your arms fully extended.
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.
Return the dumbbells to the floor in the same manner you picked them up.
Lay down on an exercise mat with your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointing upwards bent at a 90 degree angle.
Place a resistance band across your hips and pin it down to the ground using your hands at either side.
Raise your hips upwards until a straight line is formed from your knees to your shoulders.
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
Select an appropriate weight for the plate you will be using. Place it next to where you will be laying.
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.
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.
Slowly lower your hips and repeat the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.
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.
Brace your core and maintain a flat back as you kick your left leg back and up.
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.
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.
Slowly step to the side with the right foot. Your stance should be well outside of shoulder-width.
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
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.
Keep your chest up, your eyes focused straight ahead, and your core engaged.
Take mini, duck-like steps forwards and backwards for the designated number of reps.
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Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
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.
Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
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