A resistance band is an elastic band that applies force and resistance to muscles as it is elongated, said Tylicki. They come in flat- and tube-form. They can be one piece or be looped in a circle, and may or may not have handles—each work a little differently.
Loop bands, both large and small, can work all muscle groups, said Tylicki. But large loop bands are ideal for leg workouts “because they’re easier to use for big muscle group exercises, like squats where you stand on the band and loop it over your shoulders,” he says. If you have a large loop band, you can also double it up or tie it at a point to make it smaller and use more like a mini band. “Mini bands are great for smaller range of motion exercises because they have a close loop of tension,” Tylicki added.
Here are some bands that our experts recommend adding to your collection:
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A mini loop band is most widely used for lower body exercises, hence the nickname “booty band,” said Tylicki. “Theraband is one of the most reputable and durable brands of resistance band, boasting a large array of resistance levels.”
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