30 Minute Resistance Band Workout (Ultimate 30-Day Plan)

30 Minute Resistance Band Workout

I’ve designed an ultimate 30 day resistance band workout plan for those who exercise with limited equipment at home.

This program involves training for 30 minutes a day, focusing on different muscle groups. It is designed to help you build muscles and strength and improve balance and flexibility.

Check this out if you’re looking for a simple, easy-to-follow, and effective resistance band workout plan.

I’ve also shared a PDF of this routine that you can download and use offline.

Program Summary & Description

Equipment NeededSet of Resistance Bands
Program Duration30 Days
Split TypeFull Body, Upper-Lower, PPL, & Mix
Workout GoalBuild Strength, Muscle, & Balance
Sessions per Week4-6
Duration/session30 Minutes
Target GenderMale and Female
Experience NeededBeginner to Intermediate
Alternate Program20-Minute Band Workout (6x Weekly)

This resistance band workout routine is divided into 4 weeks. Each week has a different split from the other, such as Full-Body training in the first week, Push-Pull-Leg split in the second, Upper/Lower split in the third, and Hybrid split in the fourth week.

You’ll train four times weekly during the total body workout and five days when you do the PPL, body part, and hybrid split.

This program also involves Supersets and circuit training, the two best approaches for getting more work done in less time.

The combination of multiple training splits and rep-set techniques keeps you motivated and helps you enhance your overall fitness.

The Best 30 Day Resistance Band Workout Plan to Build Muscle at Home

resistance band 30 day workout


This routine involves performing six exercises per session, completing three sets, and spending five minutes on each.

Perform a 5-minute quick warm-up before starting the main exercises.

  • Week 1 – Full Body Resistance Band Workout
  • Week 2 – Push-Pull-Legs (PPL) Split
  • Week 3 – Upper/Lower Split
  • Week 4 – Hybrid Split

Week 1 – 30 Minute Full Body Resistance Band Workout

30 Minute Full Body Resistance Band Workout Routine


Monday

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Front Squat320-30Quads
Bent-over Row315-20Back
Overhead Press315-20Shoulder
Floor Press315-20Chest
Lying Leg Curl315-20Hamstrings

Tuesday

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Banded Pushup315-20Chest
Suitcase Deadlift315-20Posterior Chain
Prone Row315-20Back
Lateral Raises315-20Shoulder
Banded Lunges315-20Quads

Thursday

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Sumo Squats315-20Thighs
Banded Upright Row315-20Posterior Chain
Banded Seated Row315-20Back
Overhead Tricep Extension315/armTriceps
Banded Good Morning315-20Hamstrings

Saturday

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Romanian Deadlift312-14Hamstrings
Banded Lat Pulldown315-20Back
Banded Triangle Pushup315-20Chest, Tris
Bent-Over Reverse Fly315/armRear Delts
Resistance Band Bird Dog36/sideFull Body

Week 2 – Push Pull Legs Split Workout

Monday – Push Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Banded Pushup315-20Chest
Banded Floor Press315-20Chest
Shoulder Press315-20Shoulder
Lateral Raises315-20Shoulder
Banded Triceps Kickback310/armTriceps

Tuesday – Pull Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Lat Pulldown315-20Back
Bent-over Row315-20Back
Pull Aparts315-20Shoulder
Single-arm Biceps Curls315/armBiceps
Hammer Curls315-20Biceps

Wednesday – Legs Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Lateral Band Walk310/sideLower Body
Front Squats315-20Quads
Lunges310/legQuads
Romanian Deadlift315-20Hamstrings
Calf Raises315/legCalves

Thursday – Push Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Incline Chest Press315-20Chest
Close-Grip Pushup315-20Chest
Alternate Front Raises315-20Shoulder
Lateral Raises315-20Shoulder
Overhand Triceps Extension310/armTriceps

Friday – Pull Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Prone Row315-20Back
Seated Band Row315-20Back
Upright Row315-20Shoulder
Face Pull315-20Trapezius
Concentration Curls315/armBiceps

Saturday – Legs Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Sumo Squats310/sideLegs, Glutes
Single-leg Deadlift315-20Lower Body
Cossack Squat310/legThighs
Lying Leg Curl315-20Hamstrings
Glute Kickback310/legGlutes

Week 3 – 30 Minute Upper/Lower Split Band Workout

Monday – Upper Body Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Banded Pushup315-20Chest
Banded Floor Press315-20Chest
Shoulder Press315-20Shoulder
Lateral Raises315-20Shoulder
Banded Bench Dips315-20Triceps

Tuesday – Lower Body Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Lateral Band Walk310/sideLower Body
Front Squats315-20Quads
Forward Lunges310/legQuads
Romanian Deadlift315-20Hamstrings
Calf Raises315/legCalves

Wednesday – Upper Body Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Lat Pulldown315-20Back
Bent-over Row315-20Back
Pull Aparts315-20Shoulder
Lat Pullover315/armUpper Body
Hammer Curls315-20Biceps

Thursday – Rest or Abs

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Banded Bird Dog36/sideAbdominals
Banded Reverse Crunch315-20Lower Abs
High to Low Band Chop310/sideObliques
Kneeling Band Crunches315-20Upper Abs
Banded Hip Bridge315-20Hips & Glutes

Friday – Lower Body Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Single-leg Deadlift310/sideLower Body
Leg Extension315-20Quads
Cossack Squat310/legThighs
Lying Leg Curl315-20Hamstrings
Glute Kickback310/legGlutes

Saturday – Upper Body Workout

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Single-leg Deadlift310/sideLower Body
Leg Extension315-20Quads
Cossack Squat310/legThighs
Lying Leg Curl315-20Hamstrings
Glute Kickback310/legGlutes

Week 3 – Resistance Band Hybrid Split Workout

Monday – Full Body Strength

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Overhead Press310/sideLower Body
Squats315-20Quads
Floor Press310/legThighs
Deadlifts315-20Hamstrings
Deficit Push-ups310/legGlutes

Tuesday – Full Body Hypertrophy

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Lunges310/legLower Body
Lateral Raises315/armShoulders
Overhead Triceps Extension315/armTriceps
Concentration Curl315/armBiceps
Leg Curls315-20Hamstrings

Wednesday – Core Endurance

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
High to Low Chop315/sideObliques
Banded Bird Dog36/sideCore
Kneeling Crunches315-20Abdominals
Side Leg Raises315/armObliques
Reverse Crunches315-20Lower Abs

Thursday – Balance & Flexibility

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Single-Leg Deadlift310/sideLegs
Straight-arm Plank Row310/sideCore
Side Plank Hip Abduction310/sideCore
Banded Good Morning315/armObliques
Banded Lateral Lunge315-20Legs

Friday – Full Body Strength

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Bent-over Rows310/sideLower Body
Sumo Squats315-20Quads
Standing Chest Press310/legThighs
Suitcase Deadlifts315-20Hamstrings
Deficit Push-ups310/legGlutes

Saturday – Full Body Hypertrophy

ExercisesSetsRepsTarget Muscle
Rear Delt Fly310-15Shoulders
Triceps Pushdowns315-20Triceps
Hammer Curls315-20Biceps
Banded Clamshell310/sideAdductors
Calf Raises315-20Calves

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can you build muscle with resistance bands only?

Yes, you can build a decent amount of muscle with bands only. Resistance bands are adaptable, efficient, and cost-effective. They provide a full range of motion, allowing you to target specific muscles effectively. However, if you want to get bigger like bodybuilders, consider strength training. (Source)

What type of resistance bands do I need for this workout?

You’ll need a set of resistance bands (light to heavy) with handles to perform strength, muscle-sculpting, balance, and flexibility exercises efficiently.

How do I know if I’m using the right resistance level?

Choose a band where the last 2-3 reps of a set feel challenging but you can maintain good form. For example, if you can easily do 15-20 reps, use a heavier band or increase sets, but if you can’t complete 10 reps with control, switch to a lighter band.

What if I don’t have a door anchor for certain exercises?

A door anchor is a must for training effectively with bands, especially for exercises like standing chest press, lat pulldown, seated row, and pallof press. However, if you don’t have access to the hook or attachment, loop the band around a sturdy object like a pole or heavy furniture.

What happens after the 30 days?

I recommend continuing this routine if it works for you. You can increase resistance, reps, or sets to make it more challenging. You can also include bodyweight and dumbbell exercises to achieve decent results over time.

Download The 30 Day Resistance Band Workout Routine PDF

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Murshid Akram

I’m a personal trainer, fitness blogger, and founder of thefitnessphantom.com. I help people achieve their best shape through my science-based and practical workout programs.
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Murshid Akram

I’m a personal trainer, fitness blogger, and founder of thefitnessphantom.com. I help people achieve their best shape through my science-based and practical workout programs.

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Murshid Akram, Author at The Fitness Phantom

I’m Murshid Akram, a personal trainer, fitness blogger, and founder of thefitnessphantom.com. I primarily design workout plans and share science-based and practical information that can help you become stronger, functional, and healthier.

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