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The document describes various exercises that can be performed using resistance bands at different levels of difficulty. It provides instructions and photos for exercises targeting different muscle groups.

Exercises like bicep curls, shoulder raises, leg raises, kickbacks, and squats are described across multiple pages with instructions and photos.

Areas like the biceps, shoulders, legs, back and core can be targeted using the resistance band exercises described in the document.

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Contents
Important Information ............................................................................................................................4
Product Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 5
Exercise Safety....................................................................................................................................... 6
Body Zones ..............................................................................................................................................7
Band Exercises ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Seated Bicep Curls ................................................................................................................................ 9
Front Shoulder / Calf Raises ............................................................................................................... 10
Standing Lateral Leg Raises ................................................................................................................11
Lying Lateral Leg Raises ..................................................................................................................... 12
Lateral Leg Raise with Ball ................................................................................................................. 13
Standing Kick Backs ............................................................................................................................. 14
Standing Front Leg Raises .................................................................................................................. 15
Seated Leg Extensions ......................................................................................................................... 16
Reverse Leg Abductors ........................................................................................................................ 17
Reverse Leg Abductors 2 ..................................................................................................................... 18
Dorsal Leg Raises ................................................................................................................................. 19
Dorsal Raise ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Dorsal Raise 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Alternative Pike Crunches .................................................................................................................. 22
Super Squat .......................................................................................................................................... 23

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Important Information
DISCLAIMER
If you are to take part in any form of exercise or nutritional programming, you must
get your doctors approval before beginning any exercise programme or following
any nutritional advice.
You must consult with your doctor prior to starting any exercise program, if you
have any current medical condition and/or medications or any current/previous
injury that could possibly contraindicate any form of exercise.
Readers take full responsibility for that of their personal safety, including knowing
their limits when exercising. The exercises and nutrition tips within this eBook are
not intended as a substitute for any exercise plan or nutritional programme that
may have been prescribed by a doctor or any other health professional.
Always ask for help if unsure.
Always warm up and cool down prior to and post any physical activity. If you
experience any light headedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath when
exercising, immediately stop exercising and consult a doctor. If you are sedentary,
overweight, have high blood pressure or diabetic please consult your doctor
before exercising.
Discuss any and all nutritional advice with either a doctor or a registered
nutritionist. If your doctor or health professional advises you not to exercise or
follow any specific nutrition plan, follow his or hers advise.

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Product Maintenance
Don'ts
Do not expose to direct sunlight
Do not soak in warm or hot water
Do not place over warm of hot radiators

Do’s
Clean using a anti-bacterial hand wipes
Store in breathable area between workouts

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Exercise Safety
Please ensure to apply all of the below!

◉ Ensure to seek medical advice before starting physical exercise


◉ Ensure to warm up and warm down prior and post workout
◉ Ensure you are comfortable and well balanced
◉ Ensure workout area is clear with no hazards
◉ Ensure to breath correctly
◉ Ensure to Follow Suggested Tempo
◉ Select the correct weighted band to allow full range of movement

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Body Zones

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Band Exercises

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Seated Bicep Curls


START
Sit on a chair holding the required weighted band around the palms of both hands
and make a fist. Ensure the back of both hands are facing and touching one
another. Lean slightly forward with the back straight and place both elbows onto
the thighs just above the knee.
Ensure the chair is of strong construction and perfectly stable.
With hands together and back straight raise
the right fist towards right shoulder, ensure to
keep the left hand in the starting position as
shown.
As you lift the hand feel the bicep muscle
contract, try to get your fist as close to the
shoulder as possible and hold this position for
2 seconds then lower the leg back to the start
position.
Repeat this process for the target repetition
range required. Once you have completed the
set amount of reps, repeat using the same
process on the opposite (left) Bicep.
Tip: When you reach the top position rotate the
hand so the little finger points towards the chin
and squeeze the bicep.

AREA’S WORKED

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Front Shoulder / Calf Raises

START
Sit down and place the required weighted band under both thighs above the knees
and across both upper wrists. Sit on the chair with your back perfectly straight and
in the upright position before starting the movement.
Ensure to keep your chin up and back straight at all times. Ensure the chair is of
strong construction and perfectly stable.
With both thumbs together slowly raise both
arms until parallel with the ground as shown
below. Hold this position for 1-2 seconds then
lower the hands back to the start position.
Repeat this process for the target repetition
range required. Once you have completed the
set amount of reps, remain seated and remove
the arms from the bands until the next set,
following a rest.
Tip: As you raise both arms, also point your toes
and lift the heals off the ground and tense the
calves. Once your arms are parallel, lower your
heel to the floor and hold for 1-2 seconds.

AREA’S WORKED

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Standing Lateral Leg Raises

START
Place the required weight band around both ankles and stand upright at the back
of the chair with feet together as shown below. Shift your body weight on to your
left leg prior to starting.
Ensure the chair is of strong construction and perfectly stable. Ensure not to
push against the chair as you raise your leg as this may cause the chair to slide
away. The chair is only to help keep your balance.
With both legs completely straight slowly raise the
right leg to the side until you can’t raise any further.
Hold this position for 1-2 seconds then lower the leg
back to the start position.
Repeat this process for the target repetition range
required. Once you have completed the set amount
of reps, repeat the same process on the opposite
(left) leg.
Tip: As you reach the top position, squeeze the outer
thigh and hip.

AREA’S WORKED

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Lying Lateral Leg Raises

START
Place the required weighted band around the ankles and lie on your side in a
comfortable position, support your upper body with your elbow as shown below.
Ensure good posture and balance!
With your feet together slowly raise your right leg in to the air until you can’t raise
any further. Hold this position for 1-2 seconds then lower the leg back to the start
position.
Repeat this process for the
target repetition range required.
Once you have completed the
set amount of reps, roll onto your
opposite side and repeat the
same process on the opposite
(left) leg.
Tip: As you reach the top position, squeeze the outer thigh and the oblique stomach
muscles.

AREA’S WORKED

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Lateral Leg Raise with Ball

START
Place the required weight band
around your ankles and lie on
your side across the ball centre,
support your upper body with
the left arm as shown above.
Ensure good posture and
balance, and to exercise clear
of any potential hazards!
With your feet together slowly raise your right leg in to the air until you can’t raise
any further. Hold this position for 1-2 seconds then lower the leg back to the start
position.
Repeat this process for the target repetition range required. Once you have
completed the set amount of reps, stand up and move onto your opposite side and
repeat the same process on the opposite (left) leg.
Tip: As you reach the top position, squeeze the outer thigh and supporting arms
triceps.

AREA’S WORKED

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Standing Kick Backs


START
Place the required weight band around
both ankles and stand upright facing the
chair back with feet together as shown
below. Shift your body weight on to your
right leg prior to starting.
Ensure the chair is of strong construction
and perfectly stable. Ensure not to push
against the chair as you raise your leg as
this may cause the chair to slide away.
The chair is only to help you keep your
balance.
With both legs completely straight slowly
push back and raise the left leg to the rear
until you can’t raise any further. Hold this position for 1-2 seconds then lower the
leg back to the start position.
Repeat this process for the target repetition range required. Once you have
completed the set amount of reps, repeat the same process on the opposite (right)
leg.
Tip: As you reach the top position, squeeze the Gluts and hamstring muscles.

AREA’S WORKED

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Standing Front Leg Raises


START
Place the required weight band around both ankles and stand upright and side on
across the back of the chair with feet together as shown below. Shift your body
weight on to your right leg prior to starting.
Ensure the chair is of strong construction
and perfectly stable. Ensure not to push
against the chair as you raise your leg as
this may cause the chair to slide away.
The chair is only to help you keep your
balance.
With both legs completely straight slowly
raise the left leg to the front until you can’t
raise any further. Hold this position for 1-2
seconds then lower the leg back to the
start position.
Repeat this process for the target
repetition range required. Once you have
completed the set amount of reps, repeat
using the same process on the opposite
(right) leg.
Tip: As you reach the top position curl the toes upwards to increase the contraction
of the thigh muscles.

AREA’S WORKED

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Seated Leg Extensions


START
Sit down and place the required weighted band across the instep of the left foot
and the right ankle. Sit on the chair with your back perfectly straight and in the
upright position before starting the movement.
Ensure to keep your chin up and back
straight at all times. Ensure the chair is
of strong construction and perfectly
stable.
With both feet together slowly raise the
right foot from the knee to the front until
the leg is fully locked/straight. Hold this
position for 1-2 seconds then lower the
leg back to the start position.
Repeat this process for the target
repetition range required. Once you have
completed the set amount of reps, repeat
using the same process on the opposite
(left) leg.
Tip: As you reach the top position curl the toes towards your head to increase the
contraction of the thigh muscles.

AREA’S WORKED

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Reverse Leg Abductors


START
Sit on the floor and place the correct
weighted band across both ankles with feet
together.
Lie flat on the floor with hands behind the
head with legs straight, then raise both legs
with feet together in to the air until vertical,
90 degrees and at right ankles to the
stomach.
Once in position, slowly open the legs until
you can’t open anymore. Hold in this position
for 1-2 seconds then close the legs and
return to the start position.
Repeat this process for the target repetition
range required. Once you have completed
the set amount of reps, lower the legs back to the floor until rested and ready for
the next set.
Tip: When first staring holding the legs upright may prove too difficult, try holding
at 45 degrees or as high as you can until you build up strength.

AREA’S WORKED

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Reverse Leg Abductors 2


START
Sit on the floor and place the correct
weighted band across both ankles with feet
together.
Lie flat on the floor with hands behind the
head with legs straight, then raise both legs
with feet together in to the air until vertical,
90 degrees and at right ankles to the
stomach
Once in position, slowly open the legs until
you can’t open anymore. Hold in this
position for 1-2 seconds then close the legs
and return to the start position.
Repeat this process for the target repetition
range required. Once you have completed
the set amount of reps, lower the legs back to the floor until rested for the next set.
Tip: The alternative band position shown may be more comfortable for some.

AREA’S WORKED

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Dorsal Leg Raises


START

Begin by placing the correct weighted band across both ankles in the seated
position. Then lay down on to your back and roll over and on to your stomach,
face down on the floor.
Ensure to look straight ahead with your head and spine inline
With feet and hands together, legs straight and your arms stretched out in front,
slowly lift the right leg off the floor until you can’t lift any higher, and hold for 1-2
seconds.
Lower the right leg back to the start position, then repeat the process but this time
raise the opposite left leg and complete another rep cycle.
Repeat this process until you hit your target number of repetition's.
Tip: As you reach the top position, hold and squeeze the Gluts and hamstring
muscles.

AREA’S WORKED

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Dorsal Raise
START
Begin by placing the correct weighted band across your ankles in the seated
position. Then lay down on to your back and roll over and on to your stomach,
face down on the floor.
Ensure to look straight ahead with your head and spine inline.
With feet and hands together, legs straight and your arms stretched out in front,
simultaneously and slowly lift the left Arm and the opposite right Leg off the floor
as high as you can, and hold for 1-2 seconds.

Then lower the Arm and Leg back to the start position, repeat the process but
switching to the opposite Arm and Leg and complete another rep cycle.
Repeat this process until you hit your target number of repetition's!
Tip: As you reach the top position, hold and squeeze the Gluts and hamstring
muscles.

AREA’S WORKED

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Dorsal Raise 2
START
Begin by placing the correct weighted band across your ankles and wrists in the
seated position. Then lay down on to your back and roll over and on to your
stomach, face down on the floor.
Ensure to look straight ahead with your head and spine inline.
With feet and hands together, legs straight and your arms stretched out in front of
you, simultaneously and slowly lift the left Arm and the opposite right Leg off the
floor as high as you can, and hold for 1-2 seconds.

Then lower the Arm and Leg back to the start position, repeat the process switching
to the opposite Arm and Leg and complete another rep cycle.
Repeat this process until you hit your target number of repetition's.
Tip: As you reach the top position, hold and squeeze the Gluts, Hamstring and
Shoulder muscles.

AREA’S WORKED

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Alternative Pike Crunches


START

Sit on the floor and place the


correct weighted band across
both ankles with feet together.
Lie straight on your back with
the palms of the hands face
down on the floor by your side.
Slowly raise up the left leg until
you can’t raise any higher and
simultaneously sit up in to the
crunch position with both hands together and pointing towards the left foot as
shown above. Hold position for 1-2 seconds.
Lower the left foot and back flat to the floor and back to the start position.
Repeat this process but this time switch to the opposite right leg. 1 left and right lag
raise completes one full rep cycle. Repeat this process until you hit your target
number of repetition's.
Tip: As you reach the top position, hold and squeeze the Thighs, Abdominals and
Shoulders muscles.

AREA’S WORKED

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Super Squat
START
Place the correct weighted band across both ankles and stand up straight with feet
together. With your arms straight out in front, bend from the knees and lower into
a squat position and hold for 1-2 seconds. Then pushing from the heels straighten
the legs and stand up into the upright position. See center image below.
Ensure to keep the back straight and chin up at all times.
Upon reaching the upright position slowly step out to the side with the left leg,
once your foot hits the ground and your weight is supported, bend from the waist
and lower the left hand towards the left foot.
Return to the upright position and repeat using the right leg. one squat, one step
to the left , and one step to the right completes one full rep cycle. Repeat this
process until you hit your target number of repetitions.

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