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13 resistance band exercises for older adults to boost strength and confidence

Build strength and improve your balance with these resistance band exercises for seniors, recommended by Hinge Health physical therapists.

Senior woman exercising at home with yellow resistance band while seated on floor near white couch
Published Date: Oct 7, 2025
Senior woman exercising at home with yellow resistance band while seated on floor near white couch
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1. Banded pull-aparts

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2. Shoulder row

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3. Resisted side raise

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4. Straight-arm pull down

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5. Seated chest press

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6. Monster walks

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7. Hamstring curl with band

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8. Banded chair squats

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9. Standing hip extension with band

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10. Standing side leg raise with band

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11. Banded bridges

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12. Banded ankle eversion

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13. Banded ankle inversion

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Table of Contents
13 resistance band exercises for seniors 
1. Banded pull-aparts
2. Shoulder row
3. Resisted side raise
4. Straight-arm pull down
5. Seated chest press
6. Monster walks
7. Hamstring curl with band
8. Banded chair squats
9. Standing hip extension with band
10. Standing side leg raise with band
11. Banded bridges
12. Banded ankle eversion
13. Banded ankle inversion
Personalizing your resistance band exercises 
Benefits of resistance band exercises 
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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