8 Best Resistance Band Exercises in 2024

1) Pull Apart

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the resistance band at chest level. Pull the band apart by moving hands out to the sides until fully stretched, then return to starting position.

2) Lateral Raise

Stand with knees slightly bent, one foot forward and anchored under the foot. Hold the band with arms at sides. Raise arms outward to shoulder level, then return to start.

3) Bicep Curls

Anchor band under one foot, hold handles with palms up. Start with arms extended at hip level, then bend elbows to lift bands to shoulder level. Return to start.

4) Banded Front Squat

Stand with feet hips-width apart, band anchored under both feet and looped over shoulders. Squat down, thighs parallel to floor, hold, then return to start.

5) Banded Front Squat (With Loop)

Stand with feet hips-width apart, closed loop band above knees. Squat down, thighs parallel to floor, hold, then return to start.

6) Triceps French Press

Anchor band to a set point, grab handles with hands behind you. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, elbows up. Straighten arms overhead, feeling resistance, then return to start.

7) Overhead Pull Apart

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hold band above you. Pull band down behind your back, stretching it across shoulders, then return to start.

8) Glute Bridge

With loop band around thighs, lie on back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Press into heels to raise hips toward ceiling, pause, then return to start.