Wednesday 3 December 2014

THE STRETCH BAND WORKOUT

1. Forearms- Stand grasping one end of the stretch band in the right hand palm back , with the other end of the stretch band under the right foot. Proceed to curl the arm up until the palm faces forward at the top. Pause, then return to the starting position and perform 15 repetitions with each arm.

2. Back- Sit on the floor or a mat grasping both ends of the stretch band , with the middle of the stretch band under both feet. Keeping your legs and back straight , proceed to pull back as far as possible. Pause, then return to the starting position and perform 15 repetitions.

3. Triceps- Stand grasping one end of the stretch band overhead in the right hand , with the other end of the stretch band in the left hand by your buttocks. Proceed to curl the right arm down until bicep meets forearm. Pause, then return to the starting position and perform 15 repetions with each arm.

4. Thighs- Sit  on grass or a mat grasping both ends of the stretch band , with the middle around the right foot. Beginning with the leg raised and bent at a 90 degree angle , proceed to press the stretch band with the foot until the leg is almost straight. Pause, then pull back to the starting position and perform 15 repetitions with each leg.

5. Chest- Stand grasping the stretch band in both hands , palms in at arms length in front of the chest. Proceed to extend out to sides. Pause, then return to the starting positioin and perform 15 repetitions.

6. Shoulders- Stand grasping the stretch band in both hands overhead. Keeping the arms down and out to sides until parallel to the ground. Pause, then raise to the starting position and perform 15 repetitions.

7. Biceps- Stand grasping one end of the stretch band in the right hand , palm up , with the other end of the stretch band under the right foot. Proceed to curl the arm up until bicep meets forearm. Pause, return to the starting position and perform 15 repetitions with each arm.








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