Look after your joints with this beginner resistance band senior workout! Designed to build full-body joint strength, flexibility, and balance — everything you need for better mobility and function in day-to-day life. Your joints will thank you!
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About this workout
Beginner Resistance Band Senior Joint Workout is a free 29 min workout plan with 9 illustrated exercises for your calves, glutes & hip flexors, lower back and abs. 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: 29 min
Exercises: 9
Training focus: Calves, glutes & hip flexors, lower back and abs
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 Beginner Resistance Band Senior Joint Workout take?
The full workout takes about 29 minutes, covering 9 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, ankles, calves, biceps, abs. 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 improve function, increase flexibility, 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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Look after your joints with this beginner resistance band senior workout! Designed to build full-body joint strength, flexibility, and balance — everything you need for better mobility and function in day-to-day life. Your joints will thank you!
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Stand strong, with your feet grounded and placed shoulder-width apart while maintaining a tight core and flat back.
Take a firm grip of your resistance band at each end and elevate your arms to hold it horizontal straight out in front of you.
Brace your core and lift both hands up and above your head in an arc motion. Keep your arms completely straight throughout.
Slowly move the band behind you, focusing on the stretch in the shoulders. Hold the stretch for the specified amount of time before slowly returning to the starting position.
With a resistance band or tube placed around your legs just above your knees, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
Slightly bend at the knees and lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be reasonably straight.
Continue to lift until your foot reaches 1 to 2 feet off the ground.
Lower your leg back to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Holding the handle of a resistance band in each hand, step on the middle of the band with both feet. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.
Begin by lifting your hands straight up in front of you with an overhand grip. Be sure to keep a slight bend in the elbows at all times.
Pause at the top to feel the contraction then slowly lower the bands to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Neck & Upper Traps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced.
Begin by lifting the dumbbells in front of you. Keep the abdominals contracted as you raise the dumbbells. Feel the contraction in the shoulder muscles.
Once the dumbbells reach shoulder height, pause and slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Shoulders
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a weight plate, dumbbell or kettlebell with both hands in front of your hips. Be sure to use an overhand grip. You can also use a resistance band secured under your feet. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.
With a slight bend in the elbows, raise the weight plate up and in front of you. Pause and squeeze the shoulders when you reach chest level.
Slowly lower the plate to the starting position, immediately moving into the next repetition.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Stand straight holding a water bottle in each hand with an overhand grip.
Hold the water bottles in front of your thighs with your palms of the facing your thighs. Keep your arms fully extended. This is the start position.
Raise the left water bottle out and upwards, while keeping a slight bend in your elbow. Your palms must always face down for this exercise.
Continue raising the water bottle until your arm is a little above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you are raising the water bottle.
Pause for a count of one.
Inhale and slowly lower the water bottle to the start position.
As you lower the left water bottle, begin to lift the right water bottle, duplicating the movement.
When both water bottles have been raised and lowered in a cycle, that is one repetition.