{"id":5525,"date":"2020-12-22T19:47:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T19:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/?p=5525"},"modified":"2022-05-31T18:09:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T18:09:29","slug":"5-innovative-and-deceptively-challenging-resistance-band-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-innovative-and-deceptively-challenging-resistance-band-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Effective And Deceptively Challenging Resistance Band Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Here are 5 effective and deceptively challenging resistance band exercises you can add to your arsenal. \u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">While these exercises are great options for home workouts, they can also be done at the gym. You can perform these as part of your workout, during your warm-up, or as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-lower-body-filler-exercises-that-will-humble-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;filler&#8221; exercises<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#1) Band Resisted Reverse Nordic Curls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exercise strengthens the quadriceps and improves lumbo-pelvic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Make sure you can do this using bodyweight only before you add any additional resistance. If you can\u2019t do the concentric (lifting) component, perform the eccentric component only and use assistance on the way up. You can do this by using the sides of a doorframe\/squat rack, a TRX, band, etc. The more you lean back, the more challenging the movement will be. Conversely, the more upright your body remains, the easier the movement will be. Start out very conservatively.\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Band Resisted Reverse Nordic Curls\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d4TRPc6YFAw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Place a resistance band over your upper traps and around your shins\/ankles. Make sure the band is not sitting on your neck. There should be resistance in as close to 100% of the exercise as possible. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your feet can be plantarflexed or dorsiflexed. Do what works and feels best for you. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get into a tall kneeling stance. Adopt your preferred knee width. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to knees. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>While keeping your body in a straight line from your head to knees, take 3-5 seconds and use your quads to control the movement as you lower your body down to your full range. Use a range that allows you to maintain proper form.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not relax or lose tension when you are in the bottom position. Many people make this mistake.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once you\u2019ve hit the bottom position, use your quads to bring your body back to the top\/starting position.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, or torso, spine or hips to rotate.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb\"><strong>Here are two ways you can modify the exercise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reverse Nordic Curls + Band Assistance\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7tyHgWjdNEk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reverse Nordic Curls (eccentric only)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FchKwdgAGbw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#2) Prone Band Resisted Psoas Slides\/Marches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prone Band Resisted Psoas Slides\/Marches\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w1Wid-Z5GWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Place a resistance band around your feet, and your feet on towels\/slider pads.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get into a plank position from your hands and feet. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Place your hands so they are above your shoulders.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>While remaining in the plank position, slide your foot forward and bring your knee in towards your torso. Return your leg and foot to the starting position with control, and repeat using the other side.&nbsp;\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There should be resistance in the band for 100% of the exercise. \u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, press your body away from the floor and protract your shoulder blades (spread them apart and move them away from your spine and around your ribcage). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your shoulder blades or shoulders to elevate towards your ears. \u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or hips to pike or collapse. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AF641DBC-196F-4FFC-B544-76E4ADE00D6C.jpg?resize=563%2C493&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7449\" width=\"563\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AF641DBC-196F-4FFC-B544-76E4ADE00D6C.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AF641DBC-196F-4FFC-B544-76E4ADE00D6C.jpg?resize=300%2C263&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#e6e6e6\">Get a package of&nbsp;<em>The Ultimate Pull-Up Program&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>The Ultimate Lower Body And Core Program<\/em> for $157.&nbsp;<strong>Both programs regularly cost $97 each, so you save $37.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/pull-up-and-lower-body-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#3) Band Resisted Supermans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise improves shoulder and scapular controlled mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Superman Band Pull-Aparts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RsdfBVrMnUM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lie face down on the floor. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to feet. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hold a long resistance band in both hands. There should be resistance in the band for 100% of the exercise, and the resistance should be even on both sides. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start so your body and arms form an \u201cI.\u201d \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 While keeping your wrists and elbows in a fixed position, use the muscles around your shoulder blade area and draw your shoulder blades together and down so your arms and body form a \u2018\u2019t.\u2019\u2019\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><li>Pause for a count in the \u2018\u2019t position,\u2019\u2019 and really contract the muscles around your shoulder blades.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Then return your arms to the starting \u201cI\u201d position.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not keep your shoulder blades pinned. They are meant to move. When you do the \u2018\u2019I\u2019\u2019 your shoulder blades should upwardly rotate, protract, and elevate (spread apart and move away from your spine, around the ribcage, and away from the opposite hip). When you do the \u2018\u2019t\u2019\u2019 your shoulder blades should perform the reverse movements. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your shoulders to elevate towards the ears, or shoulder blades to excessively elevate. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, do not compensate and perform the movements by hyperextending your lower back, flaring your ribcage, excessively lifting your chest or head off the floor, or curling your wrists. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#4) Half Kneeling Band Resisted Isometric Hamstring Curl<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This deceptively tough exercise strengthens the hamstrings.\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Half Kneeling Band Resisted Isometric Hamstring Curl\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/emS0Umss7lc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Attach a band around a secure surface, and loop the band around the back of your ankle. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get into a half kneeling position. Your head, torso, and hips should be in a stacked position. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lightly rest your hands against a wall\/surface. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On the front foot, maintain a tripod base by placing your weight on the back portion of your foot and the base of your big and baby toes. These parts of your foot should remain in contact with the floor for the duration of the exercise. Pretend you are suctioning or screwing your foot to the floor. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Perform a hamstring curl, and hold in the &#8220;curl&#8221; position for the target amount of time. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your knees to fall inside or outside of your feet. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso, and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, or torso, spine, hips to rotate, or hip to drop on one side. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#5) Band Resisted Multi-Directional Taps For Scapula From Bear Crawl\u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise improves lumbo-pelvic stability, shoulder and scapular controlled mobility (on the side that is moving), and stability (on the side that is planted).\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 Aside from your moving arm\/shoulder blade, the rest of your body should remain in a fixed position for the duration of the exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Band Resisted Multi-Directional Taps For Scapula From Bear Crawl\u2063\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CuCsTpda47w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coaching Tips: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get into a bear crawl position. Your head, torso, and hips should be in a stacked position.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Place a resistance band around your wrists. \u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Place your thighs so they are in a vertical position, bend your knees, and keep them a few inches above the floor.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your shoulders should be above your hands.\u2063\u2063 Spread your fingers and pretend you are suctioning them to the floor.\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li><li>Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around the spine), brace your core (360 degree brace), and squeeze your glutes.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Now perform taps in multiple directions with your hand. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There should be resistance in the band for 100% of the exercise. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2063\u2063Pay attention to your non-working\/supporting side. Push away from the floor and protract your shoulder blade (move it away from your spine and around your ribcage). Do not mindlessly hang out.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your shoulder blades or shoulders to elevate towards your ears. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso, and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, excessively round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, weight to shift from foot to foot, or hips to pike or collapse.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels for you. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 5 effective and deceptively challenging resistance band exercises you can add to your arsenal. \u2063 While these exercises are great options for home workouts, they can also be done at the gym. You can perform these as part of your workout, during your warm-up, or as &#8220;filler&#8221; exercises. #1) Band Resisted Reverse Nordic Curls This exercise strengthens the quadriceps and improves lumbo-pelvic stability. Make sure you can do this using bodyweight only before you add any additional resistance. If you can\u2019t do the concentric (lifting) component, perform the eccentric component only and use assistance on the way up. You can do this by using the sides of a doorframe\/squat rack, a TRX, band, etc. The more you lean back, the more challenging the movement will be. Conversely, the more upright your body remains, the easier the movement will be. Start out very conservatively.\u2063 Coaching Tips: Place a resistance band over your upper traps and around your shins\/ankles. Make sure the band is not sitting on your neck. There should be resistance in as close to 100% of the exercise as possible. Your feet can be plantarflexed or dorsiflexed. Do what works and feels best for you. Get into a tall kneeling stance. Adopt your preferred knee width. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to knees. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 While keeping your body in a straight line from your head to knees, take 3-5 seconds and use your quads to control the movement as you lower your body down to your full range. Use a range that allows you to maintain proper form.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 Do not relax or lose tension when you are in the bottom position. Many people make this mistake. Once you\u2019ve hit the bottom position, use your quads to bring your body back to the top\/starting position.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, or torso, spine or hips to rotate.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 For the duration of the exercise keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine). In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you. Here are two ways you can modify the exercise: #2) Prone Band Resisted Psoas Slides\/Marches This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 Coaching Tips: Place a resistance band around your feet, and your feet on towels\/slider pads.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 Get into a plank position from your hands and feet. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 Place your hands so they are above your shoulders.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 While remaining in the plank position, slide your foot forward and bring your knee in towards your torso. Return your leg and foot to the starting position with control, and repeat using the other side.&nbsp;\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 There should be resistance in the band for 100% of the exercise. \u2063 For the duration of the exercise, press your body away from the floor and protract your shoulder blades (spread them apart and move them away from your spine and around your ribcage). For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your shoulder blades or shoulders to elevate towards your ears. \u2063 For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or hips to pike or collapse. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 Get a package of&nbsp;The Ultimate Pull-Up Program&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Ultimate Lower Body And Core Program for $157.&nbsp;Both programs regularly cost $97 each, so you save $37.&nbsp; LEARN MORE #3) Band Resisted Supermans This exercise improves shoulder and scapular controlled mobility. Lie face down on the floor. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to feet. Hold a long resistance band in both hands. There should be resistance in the band for 100% of the exercise, and the resistance should be even on both sides. Start so your body and arms form an \u201cI.\u201d \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 While keeping your wrists and elbows in a fixed position, use the muscles around your shoulder blade area and draw your shoulder blades together and down so your arms and body form a \u2018\u2019t.\u2019\u2019\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 Pause for a count in the \u2018\u2019t position,\u2019\u2019 and really contract the muscles around your shoulder blades. Then return your arms to the starting \u201cI\u201d position.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 Do not keep your shoulder blades pinned. They are meant to move. When you do the \u2018\u2019I\u2019\u2019 your shoulder blades should upwardly rotate, protract, and elevate (spread apart and move away from your spine, around the ribcage, and away from the opposite hip). When you do the \u2018\u2019t\u2019\u2019 your shoulder blades should perform the reverse movements. For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your shoulders to elevate towards the ears, or shoulder blades to excessively elevate. For the duration of the exercise, do not compensate and perform the movements by hyperextending your lower back, flaring your ribcage, excessively lifting your chest or head off the floor, or curling your wrists. For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063\u2063\u2063 #4) Half Kneeling Band Resisted Isometric Hamstring Curl This deceptively tough exercise strengthens the hamstrings.\u2063 Coaching Tips: Attach a band around a secure surface, and loop the band around the back of your ankle. Get into a half kneeling position. Your head, torso, and hips should be in a stacked position. Lightly rest your hands against a wall\/surface. On the front foot, maintain a tripod base by placing your weight on the back portion of your foot and the base of your big and baby toes. These parts of your foot should remain in contact with the floor for the duration of the exercise. Pretend you are suctioning or screwing your foot to the floor. Perform a hamstring curl, and hold in the &#8220;curl&#8221; position for the target amount of time. For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your knees to fall inside or outside of your feet. For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso, and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, or torso, spine, hips to rotate, or hip to drop on one side. For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace around your spine). In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you. #5) Band Resisted Multi-Directional Taps For Scapula From Bear Crawl\u2063 This exercise improves lumbo-pelvic stability, shoulder and scapular controlled mobility (on the side that is moving), and stability (on the side that is planted).\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 Aside from your moving arm\/shoulder blade, the rest of your body should remain in a fixed position for the duration of the exercise. Coaching Tips: Get into a bear crawl position. Your head, torso, and hips should be in a stacked position.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 Place a resistance band around your wrists. \u2063\u2063 Place your thighs so they are in a vertical position, bend your knees, and keep them a few inches above the floor.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 Your shoulders should be above your hands.\u2063\u2063 Spread your fingers and pretend you are suctioning them to the floor.\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around the spine), brace your core (360 degree brace), and squeeze your glutes.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 Now perform taps in multiple directions with your hand. There should be resistance in the band for 100% of the exercise. \u2063\u2063Pay attention to your non-working\/supporting side. 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