I
love
the
simplicity
and
versatility
of
resistance
bands.
They’re
compact,
easy
to
travel
with,
and
pack
a
serious
punch
when
it
comes
to
working
those
muscles.
And
let’s
be
real
–
who
doesn’t
enjoy
a
good
arms
and
abs
session?
Today,
I’m
sharing
a
workout
that
targets
both
areas
at
the
same
time.
Yep,
you
read
that
right.
We’re
hitting
those
abs
and
arms
simultaneously
with
nothing
but
resistance
bands.
It’s
quick,
effective,
and,
trust
me,
your
muscles
will
thank
you
later!
1.
Overhead
Press
&
Side
Bend
-
Stand
with
your
feet
hip-width
apart,
resistance
band
looped
under
your
feet. -
Bring
the
right
hand
up
into
a
cactus
position,
elbow
bent
at
90
degrees. -
Press
the
arm
overhead,
then
lean
to
the
left
as
you
engage
your
left-side
obliques. -
Return
to
the
start,
keeping
it
controlled.
Repeat
12
times
on
each
side.
This
move
targets
your
shoulders
while
really
challenging
those
side
abs.
You’ll
feel
the
burn
as
you
press
up
and
lean,
working
the
shoulders
and
obliques
all
in
one
go.
2.
Twist
&
Upright
Row
Here’s
how
to
do
it:
-
Stand
with
the
band
under
your
feet,
crossing
it
in
front
to
make
an
“X.” -
As
you
pull
the
right
arm
up
towards
the
shoulder
in
a
row,
twist
your
torso
to
the
right. -
Keep
your
hips
steady,
ensuring
they
face
forward.
Do
15
reps
on
each
side.
The
upright
row
works
your
shoulders
and
upper
back,
while
the
twist
engages
your
obliques
for
an
added
core
challenge.
3.
Side
Plank
&
Pull
This
is
a
killer
move
for
your
obliques
and
shoulders.
Balancing
in
the
plank
position
makes
your
core
work
harder
to
stabilize,
while
the
band
adds
tension
to
your
shoulder
pull.
-
Get
into
a
plank
position
with
the
band
choked
up
in
your
hands. -
Shift
your
weight
to
the
left
side
as
you
pull
the
band
with
your
right
hand,
raising
it
toward
the
ceiling
in
a
side
plank.
*Repeat
12
times
on
each
side.
4.
Roll
Down
&
Wide
Row
How
to
do
it:
-
Sit
on
the
floor,
looping
the
band
around
your
feet. -
Roll
halfway
down,
engaging
your
core
and
holding
the
band’s
handles. -
Perform
a
wide
row
by
pulling
the
handles
back,
elbows
out.
Go
for
15
reps.
This
is
perfect
for
sculpting
your
back
while
also
giving
those
lower
abs
a
workout
as
you
hold
the
semi-reclined
position.
5.
Roll
Up
&
Front
Raise
The
roll-up
challenges
your
abs,
while
the
front
raise
gets
those
shoulders
engaged.
Bonus:
your
lower
back
will
love
the
stability
work.
-
Stay
seated
with
the
band
still
around
your
feet,
lying
flat
on
your
back. -
Hold
the
handles
and
roll
up
to
a
seated
position,
keeping
your
arms
straight
as
you
raise
the
band
overhead. -
Lower
yourself
back
down
with
control,
bringing
the
arms
to
your
sides.
*Complete
10
reps.
6.
Bicycles
How
to
do
it:
-
Sit
up,
slip
the
band
handles
over
your
feet,
and
roll
slightly
back. -
Lift
your
legs
to
about
a
45-degree
angle. -
Alternate
bringing
each
knee
to
your
chest
in
a
bicycle
motion.
Shoot
for
20
reps
total.
It’s
a
classic
bicycle
move,
but
with
the
band,
you
get
extra
resistance
for
your
lower
abs
and
hip
flexors.
7.
Scissors
This
move
really
isolates
the
lower
abs
while
the
crunch
works
your
upper
abs,
making
it
a
great
full-ab
move.
-
Lie
flat
on
your
back
with
the
band
handles
still
around
your
feet. -
Lift
your
legs
up
toward
the
ceiling
and
curl
your
shoulders
off
the
mat
in
a
small
crunch. -
Lower
the
right
leg
down
to
hover
above
the
floor,
then
switch
legs
in
a
scissoring
motion.
*Repeat
for
20
reps.
Quick
Tips
for
Success
I
get
it
–
new
moves
with
resistance
bands
can
sometimes
feel
a
little
tricky
at
first.
But
don’t
worry,
once
you
get
the
hang
of
the
tension
and
how
the
band
moves
with
your
body,
it’ll
feel
more
natural.
Here
are
a
few
tips
that
can
help:
-
Start
with
lighter
resistance: If
you’re
new
to
bands,
start
with
a
lighter
one
and
gradually
increase
the
tension
as
you
build
strength. -
Focus
on
form: Keep
your
core
tight
throughout
each
movement.
It’s
tempting
to
rush
through,
but
slow
and
controlled
motions
will
make
sure
you’re
targeting
the
right
muscles. -
Modify
as
needed: If
an
exercise
feels
too
challenging,
shorten
the
band
or
try
a
different
variation.
For
example,
you
can
do
a
side
plank
on
your
knees
instead
of
your
toes.
And
the
best
part?
You
can
easily
adjust
the
resistance
on
the
fly
–
just
grab
the
band
closer
to
the
handles
for
more
tension,
or
give
yourself
more
slack
for
less.
It’s
all
about
finding
what
works
best
for
your
body.
Why
I
Love
Combining
Arms
and
Abs
Why
not
work
smarter
and
hit
two
muscle
groups,
at
once?
When
you
pair
arms
and
abs,
you’re
not
just
saving
time,
you’re
also
helping
to
engage
your
whole
upper
body.
Your
core
is
constantly
working
to
stabilize
you
during
arm
exercises,
and
your
arms
assist
in
many
ab-focused
moves.
Working
arms
and
abs
together
also
encourages
better
posture.
Strong
abs
support
your
back,
while
toned
arms
help
carry
you
through
everyday
tasks
more
efficiently.
Wrapping
Up
By
incorporating
both
arms
and
abs
into
your
workout,
you’ll
maximize
your
time
and
results.
Each
of
these
moves
is
designed
to
target
both
areas,
giving
you
a
well-rounded
upper-body
session
in
under
30
minutes.