Resistance band
A stretchy elastic band that provides resistance for strength and mobility work.
Overview
A resistance band is a length or loop of stretchy elastic that resists being pulled or stretched. That resistance can be used to add load to strength exercises, assist bodyweight movements or aid mobility and warm-up routines.
Bands are light, compact and come in different strengths, making them a portable alternative or addition to fixed weights.
Good to know
- Different band strengths offer different resistance.
- Can add load or assist bodyweight movements.
- Light and compact for home or travel use.
Where it’s used
Sports that use resistance band:
Fitness
Strength and general fitness training — the foundation that supports every other sport.
Calisthenics
Bodyweight strength training — push-ups, pull-ups, dips and progressions you can do almost anywhere.
Functional Fitness
Varied, whole-body training built around everyday movement patterns like squatting, lifting and carrying.
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Exercises
- Pull-upA vertical pulling exercise where you hang from a bar and pull your chin above it.
- Chin-upA pulling exercise similar to a pull-up but with palms facing you, involving the biceps more.
- Bicep curlAn isolation exercise where you bend the elbows to lift a weight toward the shoulders.
- Band pull-apartA simple pulling exercise where you stretch a resistance band across your chest to work the upper back.
- Calf raiseA movement where you press up onto the balls of your feet to work the calves.
Training methods
- Circuit TrainingCircuit training moves you through a series of stations back to back with little rest, blending strength and cardio into one time-efficient session.
- Strength TrainingStrength training uses resistance — bodyweight, bands or weights — to challenge your muscles so they gradually adapt and get stronger over time.
- Hypertrophy TrainingHypertrophy training is resistance work structured to encourage muscle growth, typically using moderate repetitions and a steady, controlled tempo.
- Mobility TrainingMobility training works on moving your joints actively through their full range, combining control and flexibility so movement feels free and easy.
- Endurance Base TrainingEndurance base training is an extended phase of mostly easy, steady aerobic work that lays the aerobic foundation the rest of a training plan builds on.
Training guides
- How to start strength trainingStarting strength training means gradually introducing resistance movements and learning good form before doing anything more demanding.
- Bodyweight training basicsBodyweight training uses your own body as resistance, making it a simple and accessible way to build strength almost anywhere.
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