Dumbbells and Resistance Bands

DBRB Outro

No equipment. No fancy fitness attire. No excuses. Enjoy your workout.

Posted Date: 22 October 2013

Resistance Bands

This is an excerpt from the audio recording of the book, “Fit for the Corner Office: An Executive Health Guidebook to Achieve Peak Performance at Work and in Life.” The excerpt discusses the benefits of resistance band exercises and how it can effectively complement a routine of bodyweight-only exercises.

Posted Date: 23 September 2013

RB Lunge

Resistance Band (RB) Lunges train your quadricep muscles (front of your upper leg), hamstrings (back of your upper legs), glues (your bum), and your core muscles (abdominals and lower back). Maintain a stable stance throughout the exercise by keeping one foot in front and one foot in back (at shoulder width), spine completely upright, and […]

Posted Date: 23 September 2013

RB Squat

Resistance Band (RB) Squats train your quadricep muscles (front of upper leg) and your glutes (your bum). Maintain a stable stance throughout the exercise by keeping your feet slightly wider than shoulder width, knees bent, and back as upright as possible. Inhale as you sit back and bend your knees until your thighs are parallel […]

Posted Date: 23 September 2013

Calf Raises

Calf Raises train the muscles in your lower legs. Maintain a stable stance throughout the exercise by keeping your feet at shoulder width, knees slightly bent, spine completely upright, and core muscles (abdominals and lower back) engaged throughout the entire exercise. Exhale as you point your toes and raise your body. Inhale as you return […]

Posted Date: 23 September 2013

Tricep Kickback

Tricep Kickbacks train the back of your upper arms (triceps). Maintain a stable stance throughout the exercise by keeping one foot in front and one foot in back (at shoulder width) and by resting your hand on your front knee. Keep your elbow high throughout the entire exercise. Exhale as you extend your elbow to […]

Posted Date: 23 September 2013

Chest Fly

Chest Fly primarily trains your pectoral (chest) muscles. It will also train your arms and core muscles. Maintain a stable stance throughout the exercise by keeping one foot in front and one foot behind (at shoulder width). Engage your core muscles (abdominals and lower back) throughout the entire exercise. Keep your body upright and tall, […]

Posted Date: 23 September 2013

Bicep Curl

Bicep Curls train the front part of your upper arms (biceps). Maintain a stable stance throughout the exercise by keeping your feet at shoulder width, knees slightly bent, spine completely upright, and core muscles (abdominals and lower back) engaged throughout the entire exercise. Start with your arms extended down at your side. Slowly and with […]

Posted Date: 23 September 2013

Rows

Rows train your back muscles and biceps. There are multiple variations of this exercise to train different parts of your back and arms. There are standing rows, bent over rows, seated rows and more. This example in the video is a standing row. Maintain a stable stance throughout the exercise by stepping one foot in front […]

Posted Date: 23 September 2013