Psst, you don’t need heavy weights to have an effective workout—you just need a band. Resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, versatile, and most importantly, functional. A 2021 study published in Sports Med found that resistance bands can help increase your muscular strength.
In this workout, we breakdown how to use bands to strengthen and sculpt your arms through a simple at-home exercise routine.
Start with two sets of each of these exercises. Over time, build up to performing three sets of each exercise. As you get stronger, trade in looser bands for thicker ones to increase the difficulty of each movement.
Resistance Band Arm Workout
1. Resistance Band Biceps Curls
You’re likely used to performing bicep curls with dumbbells. However, by using a resistance band during this exercise, you can focus on the full range of motion this movement requires, maintaining tension with the band as you curl up and lower down.
How to do it:
1. Stand upright with good posture. Step on the middle part of the resistance band, with your feet distanced at least hip-width apart.
2. Hold one handle in each…
