Best Resistance Band Exercises for Strength (for 50+)

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HT Physio – Over-Fifties Specialist Physio

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals 5 of the best resistance band exercises for people over fifty to build strength and mobility.
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@GeoffreyThomas-v2g 5 күн бұрын

I have been suffering from emotional and physical depression since the sudden passing of my wife. These exercises have proved a tonic for me lifting my mood and making me feel more supple stronger and good posture making me look and feel less than my eighty years. Thanks Will.

@kbuzbee 2 күн бұрын

🙏 for you!

@mariewebb479 2 ай бұрын

Just found your video and may I say it is absolutely brilliant! Every aspect of it was awesome…your voice, how thoroughly you explained each exercise…I’m a 70 years young woman and your video was so encouraging so I’m starting tomorrow and planning to do them 3 times/week. I am a breast cancer survivor and unfortunately have had serious health issues since treatment. I really needed this video today, thank you!

@feelyourexistence Ай бұрын

God Bless You 🙏🙏

@feelyourexistence Ай бұрын

God Bless You🙏🙏

@johnrai589 29 күн бұрын

It's good to see a band exercise doing at home. Please have more band exercises for full body muscles. Thank you.

@sherendipity1 4 ай бұрын

I had the same experience as someone else here. As soon as I received my first resistance bands I see you on KZfaq! Makes a lot of sense not to be trying to act like I'm 30 and hurt myself!

@DonRoebuck 7 ай бұрын

Will, are you psychic? I just retrieved my set of strength bands languishing in a cupboard. I bought them about 6 years ago and wasn't really sure what to do with them. This is great! Please do more when you can...a strength band series would be a big hit with me and I'm sure many others!

@janinestarch4499 7 ай бұрын

Sames!

@AlphaGeekgirl 7 ай бұрын

Just bought a set on a whim today!.. and then this video popped up. Good timing.

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

Great minds think alike! I'll definitely take this on board when planning my next videos, have a great day

@jjsifo1 7 ай бұрын

There are many videos regarding bands, I am 70 and never get bored with these. The ones on this video are excellent ,will stick to this channel for a while.

@jeansavoy6046 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, just what I was looking for!

@markpaul1958 4 ай бұрын

At 65 I've given up on building visible muscle and focus on strength! I think I will be more at ease doing these 5 exercises regularly and am sonfident it will be useful. Starting with just 3 sets of between 3 and 5 reps and hope to get to 10 by the end of this month,

@pauli2169 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant videos and exercises for people over fifty, this is where I come for information as everything is brilliantly explained and this guy knows his stuff. One thing that people get wrong is not keeping shoulders back when doing these exercises, it’s really important. I am 64 and this site has helped me improve my mobility and strength. I even showed my mum and dad who are 84 & 88 and they are doing some of the easy exercises to improve mobility in their knees, ankles and shoulders. Keep up the good work.

@HT-Physio 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for sharing my work, I'm pleased that they have also found it useful! I'm so pleased to hear my videos have been able to help you with your mobility and strength, that is great to hear!

@margaretcrosby4732 7 ай бұрын

Just the exercises I've been looking for goes too quickly, thankyou for them.

@durians6 6 ай бұрын

I am 73 and have a weak right leg because of stroke which I suffered in 2020. I just discovered your website a few days ago. I have been a big fan of Will Harlow since day one! I also share your invaluable videos with my friends. You have given invaluable tips and guidance for improving the health of the elderly . Will, you are godsend and a real life angel to us all (those above 50)

@quavonhall7050 12 күн бұрын

Hello sir. Have the resistant bands working for you so far?

@walterbryan7750 5 ай бұрын

Glad I found this, been trying to come up with some consistent exercises for my new bands. Thanks

@carlosmarks-pereira7681 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I've got my 87 year old mum following your every word. Its really good even for younger folks.

@danes2747 7 ай бұрын

I very much enjoy and benefit from your videos. Please do more resistance band demonstrations - compound movements and core exercises. Thanks!

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy the videos and I'll definitely take this feedback on board when planning my next videos

@bradleyanderson247 7 ай бұрын

These look really useful. I'm just shy of 70 and had lumbar fusion surgery about 14 months ago. After PT I started doing one-on-one pilates sessions 1-2 times per week. It's been transformative. Have very little back pain and I can tell the pilates sessions are creating a system that supports rather than relies on my back. These all look like they would be great complimentary exercises. Thanks.

@lindagardiner6661 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou Will. I appreciate all of your videos. They’re very informative. 😊👍

@WayfaringStranger56 5 күн бұрын

Excellent video- can't wait to make it a new routine. Thanks Will!

@navsan9211 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the tips. Priceless! May your channel grow!

@AEM060357 18 күн бұрын

Cheers Will. I’m 67 and exercise regularly running tkd gym etc always looking for new routines and love this resistance band routine

@janarleth9811 7 ай бұрын

I completed the routine and really enjoyed. I still get up off the floor every day and stretch my thoracic spine on the foam roller after viewing your video several months ago. Invaluable PT advice! Thank you I bought your book and I appreciate how organized it is. Great quick reference guide!

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

I'm thrilled to hear my advice has helped! Thank you so much for your support and I'm glad you've benefitted from the book - have a great day!

@bridgetplunkett7630 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Will. Like some others I'm going now to dust off my resistance bands which I bought last year and never used. I'm also reading your book which is a great help. Happy New year.

@lisadicolli6689 7 ай бұрын

I like the convictions of this resistance band . Thank You

@user-lm9uh2wb7w 6 ай бұрын

What a great routine, not too many exercises, perfect 😊

@humor62 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic tips, I'm saving your video for my workout with my bands! Thank you so much!

@carlehuston 4 ай бұрын

excellent presentation, thank you...Peace

@sandramaiden5513 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video. 50 and over club needs this simple yet effective.

@realruppert351 6 ай бұрын

Great video thanks !

@kamalprasad1635 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Will!

@conniegreco8409 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@grahamdebling6280 7 ай бұрын

Top videos, easy to follow.

@4706lisa 4 ай бұрын

Excited to incorporate these exercises into my water aerobics class w/ my resistance bands this morning! Thank you 🙂

@ernestreid9296 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Inspiration to get my bands out again. Maybe I can get some strength back in my spastic muscles.

@bobredmond5066 2 ай бұрын

Will. Many thanks for your exercises. Am 84 and find your videos so helpful. I got your book from Amazon and it also is excellent.

@parvaiznaseem8831 7 ай бұрын

Great help in maintaining my independence Thanks

@stephengibson7709 Ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@malcolmhowe9861 7 ай бұрын

Hi Will, thanks for you book an your videos. I'm a 74 year old guy who lives in New York City. Covid threw me for a loop . That and a couple of years have left me with a lot less muscle mass I'm just starting your resistance band Exs. and wonder if its really too late. BUT...If it just stops or slows any further loss I'll be Happy.. Keep up the good work Will. Thanks again. Mal Howe

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@99bogatyrs99 14 күн бұрын

Love your videos. I wish that you had a print out of the exercises. That way I can take them into the room I exercise in for reference.

@Sarah33Kaufman 7 ай бұрын

Excellent

@wren1114 7 ай бұрын

This is so helpful. Thank you!💛

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@edwardhart5466 Ай бұрын

Once again brilliant exercises. ,Thank you so much once again.

@clauder7478 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Have a good 2024 year. Kind Regard

@cathystein1285 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@eugenetrudell8449 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Very Much

@Sam-ig9py 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the exercise demonstration. It really helps us to follow. Great video and detail explanation as all your other videos. Thanks again.

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad the format works for you I really appreciate the feedback

@BangTaoBeach 7 ай бұрын

These are overall great exercises. Do them slowly and with good form and you will really feel it. I like using the 50lb. band and do 3 sets of 15 for each exercise. I feel great.

@dushyantjoshi4610 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this very useful video. I am 57, loosing the muscles strength. I was searching for such video for muscle strengthening. Please keep posted more such videos for exercises with resistance band for 50+.

@carolynzahn1376 7 күн бұрын

Great exercises. Hope you offer more for us over 50, 60, 70 and beyond. Thank you

@HT-Physio 6 күн бұрын

Very happy to help!

@davidboyd374 3 ай бұрын

I'm 80 started using bands about 6 years ago. Mainly because I can use them anywhere anytime got about 3 full sets of them and just ordered a new set Funny 2 days ago I went to use the biggest strongest band . I wrap it around any post and pull on it whilst doing squats. It SNAPPED. I went right on my ass lucky I was in a park and didn't have anything behind me. I'm now doing 3 sets of 40 squats using this method I find it the quickest way to fatigue me,get my heart rate up and overall body exercises and a sweat on ! I can also do isometric exercises with them. The moral of the story ,check your bands. Mine looked and felt ok. But it obviously wasn't When I'm out for a walk. Or anyplace. My bands are with me🙂 Brilliant 👍👍👍

@carolynzahn1376 7 күн бұрын

that had to hurt… I hope it’s ok to suggest the bands I use they are called Arena Strength. Please check them out….

@AndrewMilesMurphy 9 күн бұрын

Nice, helped a lot

@darlenecarman7644 14 күн бұрын

loved it!

@alkadube9708 Ай бұрын

Hey will, yesterday i bought resistant bands nd i was searching on youtube, and i saw notification of your channel. I amazed. Thanku so much

@robertjohnston8876 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Just got your book, and enjoying it. Also…can’t wait for my next visit to Britain. Love it over there. Were it not for my grandchildren and a new relationship, i would have retired there. Best wishes 👍🇨🇦

@carolgoodbaum6857 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you!

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@teresamcdine879 7 ай бұрын

Hi will thank you for the brilliant exercises you show I,ve never liked exercise but have found by doing a lot of strengthening and stretching exercises you show , my body is aching less so thanks again will recommend to friends and family 😊

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

So glad to hear my videos are helping you - have the best day!

@royaharirforoush68 6 ай бұрын

Dear Will,good morning.Happy new year to you and your family.İ learn a lot from your videos,they are very useful and motivating.İ am from iran .İ would be grateful if put some TRX exercises for seniors.wish you all the best❤

@huntsail3727 7 ай бұрын

Intereting and helpful, thanks!

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@slloo7692 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us what to do with exercise bands.

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@vkman34 5 ай бұрын

At 1:40 to make the bands shorter instead of standing on them, you can wrap the band around each shoe. Also a tip to keep your back straight is, at the top of the lift, push your bottom out backwards before lowering yourself down. This is a brilliant set of exercises and I use them as the basis of my strength workout.

@inezbaker3559 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing, I'll use my band more often ❤😊

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome

@fookchoychong 24 күн бұрын

Thanks. Good start for me at 78.

@kenlaw7503 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Will. Nice concise instructions.🙂

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome

@ruthfrey6118 7 ай бұрын

Bery good exercises. Thank you.

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@joebray8276 Ай бұрын

very helpful

@johnsmith5354 6 ай бұрын

Hi Thanks so much for the videos, they are so helpful. Do you have any thoughts on the pilates reformer for strength training?

@bldroflight 4 ай бұрын

Thank for these exercises

@HT-Physio 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome

@linda7276 5 ай бұрын

Great videos for strength , mobility and reduce chance of injury. I was wondering if you could do biceps and tricep strength for over 50 . Thank you !

@eddiehudson2000 2 ай бұрын

Thank-you I just had back surgery in August and I have trouble standing. I think your back stretch exercise looks like what I need. I am going to go through your other videos and look for Foot drop exercise. My left foot will not raise off the floor.

@veronicamelero7814 7 ай бұрын

Hi really enjoy your videos thank you but could you please show some exercise using a resistance band for tight glutes & hips

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment - I will take this on board when planning my future videos

@bridgetplunkett7630 6 ай бұрын

Yes for me too please.

@katebux1329 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the videos. Could you recommend some bands like the ones you are using.

@DBX277 3 күн бұрын

Very well explained and with a variety of band strengths can, hopefully, improve strength overtime after establish a solid starting point! Thank you!!

@HT-Physio Күн бұрын

Very happy to be of help!

@WTSPC 2 ай бұрын

Great exercises especially as a few I haven’t seen before. Do you do a vid using kettlebells?

@rickybobby5950 2 ай бұрын

I’m almost 51 and I have been doing your other ‘supersets’ full body band workout routine for almost a week now and I’m seeing gains already! I’m taking whey and creatine supplements with my pre workout shakes to get extra protein. I have added doing farmer carries at my office and apartment gyms daily to build some overall size but the bands start to kick my butt on the last set and I have to press through but it’s so worth it when I look in the mirror! I’m taking a trip back home in a few weeks and I want eyes to pop when my friends see me and your workout has given me a good foundation to getting my younger physique back! Thanks doc!

@HT-Physio 2 ай бұрын

That is fantastic to hear I'm so pleased you've noticed changes already - keep up the great work you're doing!

@margaretlouis5172 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing how it is possible to use the band in a way that provides muscular training without the weights!

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment, you're more than welcome!

@sherrygamble6950 3 ай бұрын

At 77 I am back to resistance bands and this was a great intro (again) for me. Thanks!

@HT-Physio 3 ай бұрын

So pleased to hear it helped you get back into it!

@sextustullius 7 ай бұрын

Dear Will A friend in his 80s has been given, for his quads 1) stand-up exercises from a chair with arms out and 2) step-up and downs on one leg at a time. Do you have a video on these and/or additional exercises? With thanks for your excellent help. Ken

@sextustullius 7 ай бұрын

Good day again Will Have you managed to read the message about my friend? Is there already something about this ?

@Rob-nw5rz 7 ай бұрын

Look up Bob & Brad which covers what you are looking for

@mikemm40 7 ай бұрын

Like all the exercises

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad!

@carnivoregal7237 7 ай бұрын

Just got my bands today

@mnlow5900 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. In the second last exercise, could you please show how you position the band below your feet?

@neilmason158 Ай бұрын

June 2023 I suffered a stroke which meant I could not access the gym. Got my some bands and not looked back.

@lesleycrane7474 7 ай бұрын

Hi Will. On the 2nd exercise- the band press I’m on the lightest band and cannot push my arms all the way out. Is it because of a weak core and do I just go out as far as I can and will eventually be able to push out all the way? Thanks!

@cherylphillipsdurant1462 7 ай бұрын

Thanks much. Just this morning i took out this band that my son had purchased for me and hardly used. I am now looking at this new vid and saw u using the same thing. Love the different exercises u show. I am 63 and trying to do some each day. Following u from Trinidad west indies.

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear my videos are helping people from all over the world! Have a great day

@domkilburn3896 3 ай бұрын

Hi Will - any advice on which resistance band? ie light or medium etc. Many thanks

@monicae67 Ай бұрын

What bands are you using or recommend?

@soltanakouider5922 7 ай бұрын

thk u

@Kelly-vc4rs 5 ай бұрын

Do you have any exercises for shoulder? Thanks

@anandkamat2559 4 ай бұрын

V nice information & tx

@HT-Physio 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@razia6046 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. I need a bit of help though. After doing all of these my arms feel more sore because of all the pulling and the next day I had some pain in my elbow joints. Should I go lower even if my muscle can handle it? Thanks again.

@cindyaliza 7 ай бұрын

Totally love your resistance bands exercises. Today is day 1 to do this.

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

Have a great day!

@chqshaitan1 4 ай бұрын

Great videos bud, just one question regarding the chest press, is it right to lock out your arms?

@observer466 5 ай бұрын

1:15 Banded deadlift Dead lift without weights 4 10 Band press Core and shoulders (and deltoids) 10 to 20 reps - 3 sets 6 58 Front and lateral raise Shoulders - do not need much resistance - 10 to 15 reps 8 25 Banded bent over row Upper back - pulling exercise 9 55 Curl and overhead press Biceps, triceps and shoulders Lower resistance needed

@pattiday3708 7 ай бұрын

What weight are you lifting at 3:13 in the video? How do we know how much weight we are lifting?

@Sarah33Kaufman 7 ай бұрын

On the first exercise he said you shouldn’t be leaning back when you’re standing up but when I look at him from the side he is leaning back. So should we lean back or not?

@maradall 7 ай бұрын

These are great! Now I have a realistic way to use some of the many bands I have purchased over time. That last exercise though - maybe the combined exercise is not such a good one for resistance bands, as the load for the biceps curl will necessarily be a lot less than the load for the overhead press, because of the band stretch. But the first 4 will be a great addition to my fitness program, and I will switch out to weights (my girl weights!) for the last one, because I can see the benefit in the combined movement.

@HT-Physio 7 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work!

@maryacaron635 4 ай бұрын

Going to try that.

@HT-Physio 4 ай бұрын

Wishing you all the best!

@annyc9504 3 ай бұрын

Does it require warm up before those exercises?

@belindalow7314 7 ай бұрын

Can I use bands with a wider width that do not have the handles ?

@davidyerks-young1764 2 ай бұрын

2 questions. 1. Do you recommend a certain brand of resistance band? 2. Do you have a DVD set of your exercises?

@wardieleppan8443 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos. just wondering with these exercises am I right in assuming e should not. Do them daily but rather every second day?

@AlphaGeekgirl 7 ай бұрын

It depends on which band you use. If you use the easy bands that is the stretchiest ones, you can do them every day, because there’s not that much resistance. but if you use the thicker more resistive bands, you should do them every second or third day. Just like weightlifting

@melanieharris5595 4 ай бұрын

Where can I purchase these bands?

@brenda6162 7 ай бұрын

Greetings from Brazil!😊 I am 69 yo and have practiced Pilates' exercises for 6 months this year. But, as I have shoulder arthrosis, I had an inflammation after exercising pulling the rope and circling the arms down open. I can't do those circular moves with the shoulders. The others I do with the mini-bands at home. What could be good to strength the muscles of the arms?

@AB-ih6ig 7 ай бұрын

Are all of these exercises compound exercises or just the last one?

@lorrainegrobbelaar1913 3 ай бұрын

£20 in South Africa is quite expensive but I guess a set is worthwhile having if you need to stay fit as you grow older. I'm 68 and walk a lot but I quite like seeing what carrying 2 shopping bags is doing for my arm muscles. Thanks