By Thomas King, MSc, CSCS, CEP

Given the positive reception that we had to the “2 Dumbbell At-Home Workout”, I decided to provide another great at-home workout for the JKC fitness community and the community at large. This time, it will be a workout for those that may only have a single resistance band. 

Like the previous workout, this one will be a complex as well which means that you will do all the 5 of the exercises before taking a break. For this complex try doing 5 total sets of 15 reps per exercise. As before, do all 15 reps of each exercise before moving on to the next. Once you have reached the end of the complex, rest 90-seconds and repeat. Do 4-6 sets.

For added benefit, add our “5 At-Home Stretches for Total Body Flexibility” to the beginning of this workout.

Exercise 1: Band Medium Sumo Deadlift

  1. Set-up your band as seen in the pictures below (See “Sumo Deadlift Set-up (Side)” and “Sumo Deadlift Set-up (Front)”).
  2. Grab the band firmly with both hands, sit your hips down and push your chest out to achieve a neutral spine.
  3. Push your feet through the floor and stand up with the band. Engage your glutes forcefully to finish the rep.
  4. Lower to the starting position and repeat for 15 total reps.
Sumo Deadlift Set-up (Side)
Sumo Deadlift Set-up (Front)
Sumo Deadlift Finish (Side)
Sumo Deadlift Finish (Front)

Exercise 2: Band Bent Over Rows

  1. Set-up your band as seen in the pictures below (See “Band Bent Over Row Set-up (Side)” and “Band Bent Over Row Set-up (Front)”).
  2. Firmly hold the band and pull your elbows upwards while consciously squeezing your shoulder blades together. Be sure to keep your chest pushed out to maintain a neutral spine.
  3. Lower to the starting position and repeat for 15 total reps.
Band Bent Over Row Set-up (Side)
Band Bent Over Row Set-up (Front)
Band Bent Over Row Top Position (Side)
Band Bent Over Row Top Position (Front)

Exercise 3: Band Floor Press

  1. Lay your band on the floor and lie on top of it while grabbing each end with either arm (See “Band Floor Press Set-up” below).
  2. Keep your wrists neutral and push your hands away from you and towards the sky.
  3. Return under control to the starting position and repeat for 15 total reps
Band Floor Press Set-up
Band Floor Press Finish Position

Exercise 4: Band Split Squat

  1. Loop on end of the band around your head and the other end around your lead foot while standing tall (See “Band Split Squat Set-up” below).
  2. Control you descent while squatting down until the trailing knee gently makes contract with the floor.
  3. Push your front foot into the floor and stand tall again to complete the rep.
  4. Do 15 reps per side.
Band Split Squat Set-up
Band Split Squat Bottom Position

Exercise 5: Band Low to High Chop

  1. Step into the band a grab it firmly with both hands (See “Band Low to High Chop Set-up” below).
  2. Slightly bend the knees and hips to achieve an “athletic” stance.
  3. Rotating through the obliques bring your hands to a position above your opposite shoulder (See “Band Low to High Chop finish” below).
  4. Return the band under control to the starting position.
  5. Do 15 reps per side.
Band Low to High Chop Set-up
Band Low to High Chop Finish Position

Thanks to everyone for giving this blog post a read and giving the workout a try. I would also like to say thank-you for the great reception that you all gave to the “2 Dumbbell At-Home Workout” blog post. We at JKC are happy we can help everyone keep fitness in their lives during this stressful time.

~Thomas 🏋️‍♀️

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Tara Rector-Whelan

Personal Strength Training by Thomas King

I started at JKC after a good friend recommended it to me. She had been coming for about a year and I was envious of her great results. I felt sluggish after failing to motivate myself with various home workout routines. I love the fun and relaxed atmosphere at JKC. It’s such a comfortable gym space and I enjoy knowing so many of the people I work out with. Jon and Thomas make an effort to introduce everyone to each other and with all the joking around,  it starts to feel like a family. Not to mention the awesome results. I’ve always liked to run on a treadmill but I’ve never had the drive to lift weights on my own. Going to JKC makes me accountable which was what I really needed. I feel so much stronger and healthier than I did 4 years ago when I started.

I started strength training at JKC in the Spring of 2021. I am in my 60’s but happy to say I feel much younger since joining this gym. I joined JKC upon the advice of a doctor. I went through some difficult medical issues last year, that’s when one of my doctors recommended strength training at JKC. I have been physically active most of my adult life but mainly running and completed many road races as I am a distance runner. Strength training has definitely benefited me by increasing my stamina and energy. It sure has enhanced my recovery over the past year. I have the added benefit of becoming a stronger runner as well.

A few years ago, I pinched a nerve in my neck which led me to be stationary as any form of movement would cause extreme pain. During this time, my fiancé (Sean) started at JKC and loved it!! Once I overcame the nerve issue, Sean spent a long time trying to convince me that JKC is exactly what I needed to safely start working out again (I’m slightly stubborn and was super scared of re-pinching the nerve). Long story short, Sean was right… as much as I hate to admit it!

I never had luck at gyms, if it started to hurt I would call it a day. At JKC that is not an option, as Jon & Thomas will push you to finish the workout, whether you want to or not! Working out in a group setting is also a big benefit of working out at JKC, if you’re not feeling motivated you can simply feed off of someone else’s energetic vibes.

JKC is different from other gyms/fitness regimes I have tried in the past because of my level of comfort with the facility and other JKC clients and the amount of knowledge both Jon and Thomas demonstrate through personal attention to form, core development and overall strength is outstanding. JKC is by far the best training hands on attention that I’ve experienced period and I have experienced many over a lifetime of activity and playing various sports. The facility has everything you require plus, as you will learn there are many ways to use every piece of equipment and Jon and Thomas are very creative! There are many age groups and professions who attend this gym from elite athlete’s to the rest of us and the casual but focused atmosphere in the gym makes each visit interesting, friendly and challenging at all levels.

JKC was recommended by a previous trainer who followed Jon online. He thought Jon’s approach to training was excellent. JKC employs well educated trainers who are very particular about technique and form. I have never injured myself because the trainers know what they are doing. They can always answer any questions I ask about my training. As well the trainers are friendly contributing to a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the gym.

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