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Most people think having a home gym will not only take up floor space, but the cost of equipment may be too steep. Exercise machines do cost a lot and they do take up space, but you can do a lot with resistance band exercises that won’t clog up your workout room nor break the bank. Bands are inexpensive and very versatile. Here are three great exercises that you can home:

The bicep curl workout: With both feet shoulder width apart, stand on the center of the band. Make sure you bend your knees slightly. Take the ends of the band with palms facing up. Then place your arms to your side keeping your elbows up against the sides of your body. Raise your arms up bending at the elbows and lower back down. Repeat 10 – 15 times

The triceps workout: Holding the end of the band in your right hand, lay the band on the floor in front of you. Step on the band with your right foot approximately one foot away from the free end, and step forward with the left foot staggering the legs. Pull the band up behind the right side of your back and brace your elbow. With the elbow facing front, extend your arm fully and return. Repeat 10-15 times on each arm or use a heavier resistance band if you are in better shape and can handle the tension.

The band lunge workout: Stand holding the band at each end with one foot on the middle of the band and one foot staggered back. Lowering your body and bending both knees until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and in a 90-degree angle. Now lift body keeping your head and back in a straight line. Repeat 10-15 times. Then switch leg positions.