Workouts With Resistance Bands

Evidence-informed resistance-band workouts for adults who want full-body strength and muscle training with portable equipment, using near-failure effort targets, practical band-tension choices, and clear week-to-week progression.
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Workout 1

6 exercises17 sets

Resistance Band Full-Body Strength Template

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back, Chest, Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts, Trapezius, Side Delts

A balanced full-body resistance-band session using squat, hinge, press, row, vertical pull, and shoulder isolation patterns with progressive tension and reps.

  1. 1
    Band Squat
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    Band Squat

    Rest 2m

    • 110 reps x 18 kgRIR 3
    • 210 reps x 20 kgRIR 2
    • 310 reps x 22 kgRIR 1

    Keep tripod foot pressure and vertical torso as tolerated; pause briefly at the bottom to reduce momentum.

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    Band Deadlift
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    Band Deadlift

    Rest 2m

    • 18 reps x 22 kgRIR 3
    • 28 reps x 24 kgRIR 2
    • 38 reps x 26 kgRIR 1

    Hinge from hips, keep lats engaged, and finish tall without overextending lumbar spine.

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    Band Chest Press
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    Band Chest Press

    Rest 1m 30s

    • 112 reps x 10 kgRIR 3
    • 212 reps x 12 kgRIR 2
    • 310 reps x 14 kgRIR 1

    Set anchor behind chest height, keep wrists stacked, and avoid shoulder shrug on the press.

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    Band Bent Over Row
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    Band Bent Over Row

    Rest 1m 30s

    • 112 reps x 10 kgRIR 3
    • 212 reps x 12 kgRIR 2
    • 310 reps x 14 kgRIR 1

    Brace trunk, pull elbows toward hips, and pause at peak contraction to avoid torso swinging.

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    Band Lat Pulldown
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    Band Lat Pulldown

    Rest 1m 30s

    • 112 reps x 8 kgRIR 3
    • 212 reps x 10 kgRIR 2
    • 310 reps x 12 kgRIR 1

    Anchor overhead, initiate by pulling shoulder blades down, then drive elbows toward ribs.

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    Band Lateral Raise
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    Band Lateral Raise

    Rest 1m 15s

    • 115 reps x 3 kgRIR 3
    • 215 reps x 4 kgRIR 2

    Lead with elbows, stop near shoulder height, and keep slight elbow bend throughout.