Don't have time to go to the gym after a long day at work? No worries! All you need is a set of resistance bands and you'll be good to go.
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The advantages of resistance bands
Every serious fitness enthusiast or bodybuilder has two or three resistance bands. And for good reason, this accessory is very useful. It can be used for warm-ups or in an actual workout. Lightweight and versatile, it'll barely take any space in your gym bag, and you can take it with you everywhere.
Resistance bands come in all sizes and levels of resistance. They can range from 7 to 80 kg of resistance and allow you to perform complete, targeted workouts. Whether you're in the mood for isometrics, plyometrics, or hypertrophy, they've got you covered.
Resistance bands are also great for physical therapy. If you're recovering from an injury or trauma, they'll help stabilize your muscles so you can regain flexibility and muscle tone.
So many possibilities
The main advantage of working with resistance bands is that they're very versatile and allow you to target all the muscles in your body. From quadriceps and pectorals to deltoids and biceps, the possibilities are almost endless.
The most common resistance band exercises are:
- Biceps curls
- Band pushdowns
- Face pulls
- Band curls
- Chest press
- Triceps extensions
- Chin-ups
- Reverse curls
The resistance helps you gently work your muscles while keeping your joints intact. This accessory is very affordable too. And as far as fitness equipment goes, you'll probably get the most bang for your buck with resistance bands!
A great addition to your workout plan
If you like resistance bands, you may also want to try TRX straps. As practical as they are effective, these straps allow you to work where and whenever you want. You can target your glutes, back, biceps, triceps, and legs with this accessory.
TRXs allow you to elevate or incline your body. You get to decide how difficult you want the exercise to be. The more you tilt your body, the more the weight will be distributed to certain muscles. That instability forces you to keep your abdominals engaged just to maintain your balance.
