Warm up right with this full-body resistance band routine

Getting your muscles ready for action is essential for any workout, and resistance bands are perfect for the job. They offer controlled resistance, helping you activate individual muscle groups and increase your heart rate. Here’s a simple yet effective full-body warm-up routine using resistance bands. You can complete one round for a warm-up or repeat three to four times for a muscle-building workout.

1. Front raise

Loop the band under your feet, stand tall, and raise the band up to shoulder height. Keep your back straight and shoulders stable.

2. Side raise

Stand with one foot on the band, and raise it out to the side, keeping your chest up and arms slightly bent.

3. Bent-over row

Stand on the band, hinge at the hips, and pull the band by driving your elbows back, squeezing your shoulder blades.

4. Overhead squat

Hold the band overhead, press it up with locked elbows, and squat down while keeping your arms overhead.

5. Push-up

With the band behind your back and around your palms, perform a push-up, lowering yourself with control and pressing back up.

6. Squat

Loop the band from your foot to your shoulders and perform a squat with your core braced and hips tucked.

7. Triceps kickback

Anchor the band under your heels, lift your elbows, and extend your arms back for a triceps kickback.

8. Biceps curl

Step on the band, grip the other end, and curl up, focusing on squeezing your biceps at the top.