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Resistance Band Senior Strength & Joint Work

23 min
 · 
8 exercises

Strengthen your body and joints with this beginner resistance band full-body routine! Designed to improve muscle function, mobility, and balance — your joints will thank you for looking after them. Strength and joint health in one powerful session!

Standing Arm Circles exercise illustration
Standing Arm Circles
2 sets
15 secs
5 sec rest
Go for 15 seconds forwards and 15 seconds backwards. No need to rush these!
0:30 rest
Standing Single Leg Circles exercise illustration
Standing Single Leg Circles
2 sets
15 secs
5 sec rest
Now, spend a few seconds loosening out your hip complex!
0:30 rest
Resistance Band Chest Presses exercise illustration
Resistance Band Chest Presses
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Find your comfortable working position and take these nice and slow!
0:30 rest
Seated Jumping Jacks exercise illustration
Seated Jumping Jacks
3 sets
12 reps
45 sec rest
Aim to keep your back upright here, there\'s no need to lean into these.
0:30 rest
Resistance Band Chest Pulls exercise illustration
Resistance Band Chest Pulls
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Keep a very slight bend in your elbow here and flex that back!
0:30 rest
Seated Ankle Stretches exercise illustration
Seated Ankle Stretches
2 sets
20 secs
15 sec rest
Aim to not overextend either upwards or downwards, you\'re only looking for a comfortable stretch.
0:30 rest
Resistance Band Plantar Flexion exercise illustration
Resistance Band Plantar Flexion
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Now to work in the other direction. Remember, it\'s all about balance!
0:30 rest
Seated Cat Cow exercise illustration
Seated Cat Cow
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Spend some time giving your spine a little love - then you\'re all done!

About this workout

Resistance Band Senior Strength & Joint Work is a free 23 min workout plan with 8 illustrated exercises for your calves, glutes & hip flexors, lower back and triceps. 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.

Workout details

  • Duration: 23 min
  • Exercises: 8
  • Training focus: Calves, glutes & hip flexors, lower back and triceps
  • Equipment: Resistance Bands
  • Level: Beginner
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

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 Senior Strength & Joint Work take?

The full workout takes about 23 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?

Yes – this is a beginner-friendly workout. Every exercise includes an illustration and step-by-step instructions, so you can learn proper form as you go. Start with lighter weights and focus on technique.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your shoulders, glutes & hip flexors, chest, triceps, neck & upper traps, upper back & lower traps. 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, improve function, 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.

Resistance Band Senior Strength & Joint Work
23 min
 · 
8 exercises
Strengthen your body and joints with this beginner resistance band full-body routine! Designed to improve muscle function, mobility, and balance — your joints will thank you for looking after them. Strength and joint health in one powerful session!
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Standing Arm Circles
Standing Arm Circles exercise illustration
2 sets
15 secs
5 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Go for 15 seconds forwards and 15 seconds backwards. No need to rush these!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Standing with a flat back and tight core, raise your arms to the sides.
  2. While focusing on the shoulders, slowly rotate your arms in a circular motion. Start with small circles. Gradually increase the size of the circles.
  3. After completing one set of a pre-determined number (such as 10 repetitions), reverse the direction, going counter-clockwise.
Rest
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Standing Single Leg Circles
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Standing Single Leg Circles
Standing Single Leg Circles exercise illustration
2 sets
15 secs
5 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Now, spend a few seconds loosening out your hip complex!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Stand tall and strong with your hands on your hips and eyes looking forward
  2. Gently elevate one foot off the ground, transferring your weight to your grounded foot
  3. Bring your elevated foot back, then forwards, and then out to the side in a continuous, circular motion
  4. Complete for the designated reps or time before repeating with the other leg
Rest
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Resistance Band Chest Presses
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Resistance Band Chest Presses
Resistance Band Chest Presses exercise illustration
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Find your comfortable working position and take these nice and slow!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Triceps
Secondary:
Shoulders
  1. With a resistance band looped around your upper back, and your hands holding the ends at about chest level, stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart. As always, a slight bend in your knees. This is the starting position
  2. When ready, with the band secure around your back and shoulders, contract the muscles in your chest and triceps to push your hands straight out away from you
  3. In a fully extended position, without locking your elbows, lightly tense the muscles in your chest
  4. Then, slowly release the tension and, in a controller manner, allow your hands to come back towards your chest to reach the starting position
Rest
0:00
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Seated Jumping Jacks
Next
Seated Jumping Jacks
Seated Jumping Jacks exercise illustration
3 sets
12 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Aim to keep your back upright here, there\'s no need to lean into these.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted together on the ground, with your arms hanging loosely by your sides. This is the starting position
  2. When ready, raise both arms out and up in a smooth arc until your hands meet above your head. At the same time, extend your legs out and away from each other, pointing your toes upwards as you do so
  3. Bring your arms back down and legs back in by reversing the exact motion to complete one rep
Rest
0:00
next up
Resistance Band Chest Pulls
Next
Resistance Band Chest Pulls
Resistance Band Chest Pulls exercise illustration
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Keep a very slight bend in your elbow here and flex that back!
Primary muscle group(s):
Neck & Upper Traps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Shoulders
  1. Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees
  2. Holding the ends of a resistance band or tube, bring your arms up and out in front of you until they run perpendicular to your torso. This is the starting position
  3. When ready, using the muscles in your back, pull the ends of the resistance band away from each other. Work only within your range of comfort! 
  4. The ultimate goal is to reach a fully extended position, with your arms outstretched to each side
  5. Slowly release the tension and, in a controlled manner, allow the ends of band to pull themselves back together
Rest
0:00
next up
Seated Ankle Stretches
Next
Seated Ankle Stretches
Seated Ankle Stretches exercise illustration
2 sets
20 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Aim to not overextend either upwards or downwards, you\'re only looking for a comfortable stretch.
Primary muscle group(s):
Ankles
Secondary:
Calves
  1. Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about shoulder-width apart, with your hands either resting on your lap, or holding onto the base of the chair.
  2. Straighten out your legs in front of you, keeping your heels grounded.
  3. Slowly pull your toes towards you flexing the muscles in the top side of your lower leg.
  4. Hold briefly before controlling the extension phase of the motion, pointing your toes directly away from you.
Rest
0:00
next up
Resistance Band Plantar Flexion
Next
Resistance Band Plantar Flexion
Resistance Band Plantar Flexion exercise illustration
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Now to work in the other direction. Remember, it\'s all about balance!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves
Secondary:
Ankles
  1. Sit comfortably on the floor with one leg straight out in front of you
  2. Position the other leg so that your knee is bent pointing upwards and your foot is flat on the ground
  3. Loop the resistance band around the toes of your extended leg and hold the ends firmly with your hands
  4. Allow the resistance to pull your toes towards you and then drive your toes back away from you, lightly flexing your calf as you do so
Rest
0:00
next up
Seated Cat Cow
Next
Seated Cat Cow
Seated Cat Cow exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Spend some time giving your spine a little love - then you\'re all done!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Lower Back
Secondary:
Chest, Middle Back / Lats, Neck & Upper Traps
  1. Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart.
  2. Slowly draw your abs in, hunching your back, and extending your spine.
  3. Hold the stretch and then release, pushing your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.
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Exercises done
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