Strengthen Your Core With Resistance Band Exercises

The primary objective of doing resistance bands workout is to strengthen the core, increase, muscle and lose weight. If you are wondering as to how can you do ab workouts with elastic bands, think no further! Fact of the matter is you can work on your abs with bands just as you do with free weights. The only difference perhaps is that you add more resistance to each exercise move.

Normally trainers recommend doing resisted crunches; resisted leg crunches; abdominal twists and side raises

Check out a set of exercises you can do on your own with a kinetic band with a low resistance level (to begin with).

High hook ab crunch

Fasten the exercise band atop a door or a similar prop. Turn your back towards the door keeping the band handles in each hand. Move away from the door till the band stretches. Go down on your knees slowly and then perform a standard crunch. Ensure that you do not tug at the band. It is your abs that’ll take the stress.

Leg crunch

Tie one end of the resistance band to a low post and strap the other  end to one of your ankles. Go down on your knees and then gradually lift the leg strapped to the band towards your chest. Bring the leg down and repeat the move with the band strapped to the other ankle.

Side raise

Fasten the exercise bands around your feet; make sure the band is equidistant. Hold the handles in both hands. Ensure that the band is stretching. Gradually bend towards a side without bending your body. And then gradually go back to the upright position. Repeat the same move on the other side as well.

Side Raise on a low hook

This is not too different from the standard side raise move. Just that you must attach the band to an external post, like the bottom of a pole or a door! Move away to create the right amount of band stress; Stand such that one side of your body faces the door. Bend on the side of the door and then do the raise and come back to the initial position.

The sole reason for working on your core is that you should have strong abdominal and back muscles; so that you can do your daily tasks with ease. Because these muscles tend to weaken with the passage of time and are hard to maintain just with a good diet. There is no substitute for a balanced diet, workout regimen and disciplined existence. So what are you waiting for? Remember it is never too late. Get in touch with a good personal trainer as soon as possible. Be sure to do a background check on the trainer. He should be someone who has had enough experience of working with people of all ages and sizes, with success stories to his credit.

The other important thing to be cautious about is to consult the trainer before you buy resistance bands. Ensure you go for a branded product reputed for manufacturing high quality sports goods.

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