Connexus Health Loop resistanc e bands (also known as mini bands or resistance loops) are versatile tools that can be used to work out your entire body. Here’s a categorized list of effective exercises you can do with them:
🔹 Lower Body Exercises
1. Glute Bridge with Band
- Place band above knees.
- Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat.
- Push hips up, squeeze glutes, keep tension on band.
2. Lateral Band Walks
- Band around ankles or above knees.
- Slight squat position, step side to side.
3. Squats
- Band above knees or around thighs.
- Perform bodyweight squats, keeping knees pushed out against the band.
4. Standing Kickbacks
- Band around ankles.
- Kick one leg back, squeezing the glute.
5. Clamshells
- Lie on your side with band above knees.
- Open top knee while keeping feet together.
🔹 Upper Body Exercises
6. Banded Push-ups
- Band around upper arms.
- Adds resistance during the push-up motion.
7. Bicep Curls
- Step on band, hold with hands, curl up.
8. Triceps Extensions
- Hold one end of band overhead, stretch other end down behind back.
9. Shoulder Press
- Stand on band, press upward from shoulder height.
10. Band Pull-Aparts
- Hold band in front of you, arms extended, pull band apart to work rear delts and upper back.
🔹 Core Exercises
11. Banded Bicycle Crunches
- Band around feet.
- Perform slow, controlled bicycle crunches for added tension.
12. Plank with Band Taps
- Band around wrists.
- In plank position, tap one hand out to the side, return, repeat.
13. Russian Twists
- Band held in both hands.
- Twist torso side to side against band tension.
🔹 Mobility & Rehab
14. Monster Walks
- Band around ankles or above knees.
- Take big steps forward/backward in a squat stance.
15. External Shoulder Rotations
- Band around wrists or hands.
- Rotate forearms outward, keeping elbows tucked in.