If you’re looking for a straight-forward, yet effective lower body workout that you can do straight from home, look no further, this one's for you. Not only will it take you 20 minutes, but all it requires is one of our favourite pieces of home gym equipment, a small loop resistance band and a chair. Plus, these exercises will work your abs too, so you're killing two birds with one stone — result!
Good quality resistance bands are, in our humble opinion, one of the best pieces of equipment you can add to your home gym. Not only are they super affordable, but they’re incredibly compact too, making them easy to store or take away with you. Studies have also shown that using resistance bands are effective to increase strength and muscle size, giving you that defined ‘toned look’, while one study has even revealed they’re just as effective as using dumbbells and weight machines.
As well as a small resistance band (also known as a ‘booty band’), you’re going to need to grab a chair. This is because all these exercises are performed seated and many require the band to be looped around the leg of the chair. You’ve got seven exercises altogether and you’ll aim for 10 to 12 reps of each exercise (on each side where applicable). Take your time and don’t rush through these movements, so that you are really able to connect with the muscles that you’re using. Here’s your workout:
- Hip flexor crunch
- Hip flexor oblique crunch
- Seated side step
- Leg extension
- Hip extension
- V-sit abduction
- Seated abduction
If you only have a very light resistance band, then try doing the movement within three seconds, hold it for one, then slowly return it back to the starting position.
As we mentioned earlier, we love a resistance band workout here at T3 so, if you want more, we've got plenty! Including this fast, full-body banded workout, that will also take you around 20 minutes, or this floor resistance band workout that'll strengthen your entire upper body.
