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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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
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.
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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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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
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
In a fully extended position, without locking your elbows, lightly tense the muscles in your chest
Then, slowly release the tension and, in a controller manner, allow your hands to come back towards your chest to reach the starting position
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
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
Bring your arms back down and legs back in by reversing the exact motion to complete one rep
Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees
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
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!
The ultimate goal is to reach a fully extended position, with your arms outstretched to each side
Slowly release the tension and, in a controlled manner, allow the ends of band to pull themselves back together
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.
Straighten out your legs in front of you, keeping your heels grounded.
Slowly pull your toes towards you flexing the muscles in the top side of your lower leg.
Hold briefly before controlling the extension phase of the motion, pointing your toes directly away from you.