The Bands are 600mm x 50 mm and therefore allows complete extension during your workouts, resulting in a complete exercise. Variable resistance training– This is when you add an elastic band to your bar before you lift. Banded deadlifts and bench presses are excellent examples of this.

A jump rope is a highly effective way to warm up muscles before your resistance training. If you need to target specific muscle groups, then the ankle/wrist weights, barbells, or dumbbells can be a good addition to your training routine. For starters, fabric bands, or booty bands as they are also called, feel much more pleasant and comfortable to the skin compared to bands made of latex. So, you can safely use them with shorts without worrying about them rolling up and pulling hair.While resistance bands are often used as an alternative to weight training, they can actually be safer than weight training by offering the same level of resistance with less strain on the joints. This means that you can apply more resistance, while being less likely to injure yourself. But the research suggests that, even if your goal is to improve your bench press, resistance bands can help you get there faster by improving execution and applying resistance through the full range of the exercise. Stand next to a wall and hold on to it with your hand for support. The resistance band should be placed around your ankles. You can lessen the resistance by moving the band above your knees. Lift your right leg to the side while squeezing your outer glute. Keep your body straight, don’t bend your torso. Return to the starting position. Do all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side.

Whether you’re going gym-free or want to bolster your home workout set-up without swapping out the sofa for a TRX rig, fitness bands deserve a place in your training roster. As a keen DIY’er, gardener and somebody that loves the latest tech, Dan is someone that brings years of experience in multiple trades. Since buying his first house, he has been obsessed with renovating properties and filling it with the latest products. This has led him down the road of testing hundreds of products and creating in-depth “how-to” and informative guides that offer his first-hand experience. Other interests include working on cars, keeping fit through sports or his home gym, caravanning and drinking great coffee.

This is a set of five fit loop bands ideal for working the leg muscles and glutes. Each look has a diameter of 60cm. Made from premium quality latex, the bands are smooth and designed not to irritate the skin, even when you get sweaty. Due to the nature of free weights, there are often moments during the execution or a movement where the weights don’t apply any resistance, and therefore your muscles aren’t actually working, for example, the top of a bicep curl. While the resistance on bands, you are still working against the resistance of the band at these top points in the movement. This can help stimulate better strength adaptations. Looking for a resistance band for every eventuality, this complete set should meet all your needs. It combines a set of five tubular bands with five fit loop bands to offer a complete home gym set.