Lower Body Sportband Conditioning Workout #1
Circuit: PERFORM 3 ROUNDS OF THE FOLLOWING Resistance Band Runs (forward)-----20 reps Resistance Band Deadlift--------------20 reps Resistance Band Overhead Squat----10 reps (60 second rest) Resistance Band Runs (lateral)-------20 reps Resistance Band Deadlift--------------20 reps Resistance Band Overhead Squat----10 reps (60 second rest) Resistance Band Runs (reverse)------20 reps Resistance Band Deadlift--------------20 reps Resistance Band Overhead Squat----10 reps Exercise Description: Resistance Band Runs: • Anchor a sport band to a secure object and step into it so the band is around your waist. (you can also use a harness) • Sprint forward at maximum speed until the resistance reaches its maximum point • Resist the motion as you backstep the way you came • Immediately start the next rep (** The same cues apply for sport band runs in all 3 directions) Resistance Band Deadlift: • Double over a sport band and place your feet on the band at both ends of the loop • Bend over and grasp the band in the middle with both hands • Keep the arms straight and dynamically extend the glutes, ending in a standing position • Keep your back straight, return to the starting position and immediately repeat • Do these fast and without pause Resistance Band Overhead Squat: • Place your feet on the inside of the band and extend your arms overhead while holding onto the band (the band should be "surrounding" you at this point) • Keep your arms overhead, press the hips backward and bend your knees to 90º, as you would in a regular squat • Extend the legs, ending in a standing position • Repeat
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