Standard Resistance Training Program

Important:

These videos are for information only. They do not replace advice or treatment from your doctor or healthcare team. Talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program. Stop doing any exercise that causes pain and tell your healthcare team.

The Standard Resistance Training Program has 10 exercises to target all of the major muscle groups.

This program uses dumbbells, exercise bands and your own body weight for resistance. This is ideal for people who want the benefits of a total body workout and have access to dumbbells and exercise bands.

If you do not have access to dumbbells, try the Exercise Bands Resistance Training Program or No Equipment Resistance Training Program
If you are new to these exercises or have less time to schedule exercise in your weekly routine, try the Mini Resistance Training Program »

Watch these videos to learn how to exercise safely. You can also download the instructions for this program as a PDF (opens in new window) »