Types of resistance bands

I recommend investing in two types of resistance bands. Looped RESISTANCE BAND are great for and as the range of motion is smaller than it is for the upper body. The require longer tubed resistance bands with handles to allow for a larger range of motion. 

Resistance band exercises

Here are 15 resistance-band exercises that you can use to strengthen and tone your entire body. The first half of the exercises are performed using a resistance band with handles, and the second half using a looped resistance band.

Pull-apart

Stand with feet hip-width apart and grab one handle of the resistance band in each hand. If the band is too long, let the handles dangle and hold onto the actual band. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, palms facing the ground. Make sure there is tension in the resistance band, enough that it's a challenge, but not so much that it's too difficult to pull apart. Pull the band apart until reaching a “T” position with the arms, making sure that the hands and arms remain parallel to the ground. Return to the starting position. Repeat for 10 repetitions.