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Beginner Resistance Band Senior Joint Workout

29 min
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9 exercises

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!

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 Opener exercise illustration
Resistance Band Chest Opener
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Stretch the band as much as you need to in order to get up and even down the other side! There\'s no need for pushing through pain or discomfort!
0:30 rest
Dorsi Flexion exercise illustration
Dorsi Flexion
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Spend 30 seconds per side per set here, this is great for ankle strength and mobility!
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
Band Side Leg Raises exercise illustration
Band Side Leg Raises
3 sets
16 reps
45 sec rest
Remember, hold onto something for support if necessary, but try to challenge yourself a little too.
0:30 rest
Resistance Band Bicep Curls exercise illustration
Resistance Band Bicep Curls
2 sets
12 reps
60 sec rest
Our final resistance exercises! Once these are complete, move straight onto the next exercise!
0:30 rest
Resistance Band Shoulder Front Raises exercise illustration
Resistance Band Shoulder Front Raises
2 sets
12 reps
60 sec rest
Work those shoulders a little before a much-deserved break!
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

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
  • 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 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.

Beginner Resistance Band Senior Joint Workout
29 min
 · 
9 exercises
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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Standing Arm Circles
Standing Arm Circles exercise illustration
2 sets
15 secs
5 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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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
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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 Opener
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Resistance Band Chest Opener
Resistance Band Chest Opener exercise illustration
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Stretch the band as much as you need to in order to get up and even down the other side! There\'s no need for pushing through pain or discomfort!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Chest
  1. Stand strong, with your feet grounded and placed shoulder-width apart while maintaining a tight core and flat back.
  2. 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.
  3. Brace your core and lift both hands up and above your head in an arc motion. Keep your arms completely straight throughout.
  4. 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.
Rest
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Dorsi Flexion
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Dorsi Flexion
Dorsi Flexion exercise illustration
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Spend 30 seconds per side per set here, this is great for ankle strength and mobility!
Primary muscle group(s):
Ankles
Secondary:
Calves
  1. Loop the resistance band or tube around a stable bracket
  2. Sit comfortably on the floor with your toes looped into the free end of the resistance band or tube
  3. Position your free leg so that your knee is bent pointing upwards and your foot is flat on the ground
  4. With your hands grounded behind you creating stability, pull your toes towards you flexing the muscles in the top side of your lower leg
  5. Hold briefly before controlling the extension phase of the motion
Rest
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Resistance Band Plantar Flexion
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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
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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
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Band Side Leg Raises
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Band Side Leg Raises
Band Side Leg Raises exercise illustration
3 sets
16 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Remember, hold onto something for support if necessary, but try to challenge yourself a little too.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Quadriceps
  1. 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.
  2. Slightly bend at the knees and lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be reasonably straight.
  3. Continue to lift until your foot reaches 1 to 2 feet off the ground.
  4. Lower your leg back to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Rest
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Resistance Band Bicep Curls
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Resistance Band Bicep Curls
Resistance Band Bicep Curls exercise illustration
2 sets
12 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Our final resistance exercises! Once these are complete, move straight onto the next exercise!
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
  1. Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.
  2. Holding the handles of the band in each hand, tighten your abdominals and straighten your lower back. Keep your chest up and gaze forward.
  3. Using an underhand grip or hammer fist grip, slowly pull the band towards your shoulders. Keep your upper arm in place, moving only your forearms.
  4. Once you reach the top of the movement, pause, and slowly lower the band to the starting position. Do not lock out your elbows.
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Abs, Forearms
  1. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Let your arms hang by your side with your palms facing in to the side of your body.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your sides.
  4. Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders. Do not swing your hips to get the weight moving.
  5. Continue raising the dumbbells until they are level with your shoulders with your palms facing in. Your forearm should be in a vertical position.
  6. Squeeze or flex your bicep and hold for a count of one.
  7. Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position.
  8. Repeat.

You can also perform this exercise by alternating between left and right arms or one arm at a time.

Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
  1. Holding a water bottle in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Let your arms hang by your side with your palms facing in to the side of your body.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your sides.
  4. Curl the water bottles up towards your shoulders. Do not swing your hips to get the weight moving.
  5. Continue raising the water bottles until they are level with your shoulders with your palms facing in. Your forearm should be in a vertical position.
  6. Squeeze or flex your bicep and hold for a count of one.
  7. Slowly lower the water bottles to the starting position.
Rest
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Resistance Band Shoulder Front Raises
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Resistance Band Shoulder Front Raises
Resistance Band Shoulder Front Raises exercise illustration
2 sets
12 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Work those shoulders a little before a much-deserved break!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Slowly lower the plate to the starting position, immediately moving into the next repetition.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
  1. Stand straight holding a water bottle in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Continue raising the water bottle until your arm is a little above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you are raising the water bottle.
  5. Pause for a count of one.
  6. Inhale and slowly lower the water bottle to the start position.
  7. As you lower the left water bottle, begin to lift the right water bottle, duplicating the movement.
  8. When both water bottles have been raised and lowered in a cycle, that is one repetition.
  9. Repeat.
Rest
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Seated Cat Cow
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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
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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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