Resistance bands provide an effective way to forge strength and muscle in the sanctuary of your home. From looped straps about shins and tight-pulled resistance bands secured around fixtures, you can use these flexible companions for all levels of exercises – from basics like bicep curls or chest presses all the way through advanced squats or overhead presses targeting specific muscles. Take it a step further by experimenting with multiple types at various resistances; challenge yourself as you rise up each fitness rung!
If you’re looking for an exercise that will help you increase your strength, mobility, and performance while avoiding injury, then Supine Banded No Money Drills are a perfect choice. This simple yet effective workout combines resistance bands with bodyweight exercises to target multiple muscles at once in a way that is both challenging and safe….
The X-Lat Band Pull-Down (XBPD) exercise is an impressive movement that calls upon a broad range of motions to fortify stature and brawn, while at the same time bestowing a luxuriant stretch that serves to extend suppleness and agility. For those desiring to expand their latissimus dorsi, rectify posture, or simply trim down, this exercise…
The Tall-Kneeling Band Lift (TKBL) is an exercise like no other! Not only does it challenge your stability, mobility, and motor control – giving you increased core strength to move into more dynamic positions such as lunges, but it also encourages glute activation for improved power when linked with squats and deadlifts. It truly is…
The Single-Arm Band Pull Apart (SBP) offers a unique and effective way to strengthen the delts, trapezius muscles, arms, and chest – as well as engage your core movements for added stability. This powerful punch of shoulder strength is simple yet challenging enough that it can replace cable machine exercises or dumbbell raises in any…
Picture this: You’re standing, arms straight out to the sides with a band in each hand. Your elbows are bent at a ninety-degree angle and you slowly stretch the bands while bringing your hands together until they meet above your head. This is an Overhead Band Triceps Extension (OBTE)- a simple yet effective exercise that…
The overhead band press is a great exercise for athletes who are looking to increase their upper body strength and stability. This full-body move engages major muscle groups, including the chest, shoulders and core muscles, while also helping to improve balance and coordination. It’s a versatile exercise that can be used in any sport or…
This is a light exercise that warms up your full body in four movements. Brady Band Series Exercise – Without A Band Exercise instructional video. This is four separate movements, each done for reps. Focus on keeping your abs braced and your ribs down throughout the movements. Instruction courtesy of Precision Nutrition. Fitness Pros-…
Tom Brady is a renowned American football player whose strength and conditioning regime is widely discussed and admired (hence, the Brady Band Series). While his successes on the field are legendary, it is his dedication to fitness that has made him a role model for aspiring athletes around the world. In this blog post, we…
Introducing the banded Scapular Protraction exercise! If you struggle with shoulder pain due to shoulder impingement or thoracic outlet syndrome, have tight muscles around your neck and upper back, rounded shoulders, or have a lack of shoulder stability and mobility, then this is an exercise for you. This exercise uses a resistance band to hold…
Grabbing the bar with a wide grip, feeling the resistance of the loop band as you pull down standing and extend your arms- this is what performing an effective banded lat pulldown feels like. From increasing upper body strength to building muscle activation in your trapezius and posterior deltoid, these movements can help you reap…