trueboo Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I tried searching for info on this here, but didn't come up with anything. Sorry if it has been discussed at length elsewhere. Anyhoo, do those stretchy resistance bands work? I use them occasionaly in my workout, but I'd integrate them more into my routine if I knew they were as effective, or at least complimentary to, regular weight training. I only have one size, but I wrap it around my coffee table to shorten it or use it for both arms at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 yes, they work great! I see I am the only one in the gym who will use one(when I actually go to the gym). Remember though.. they are resistance bands so you want to go slow on the lowering or the negative part of the rep and not fast. Going fast defeats the purpose. I typically do high reps with them(like 30 +/-) and man do they burn when I go slow!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueboo Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Cool. I know they really burn when I use them on my triceps. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 They're good for crunches too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueboo Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 How do you use them for crunches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 put them around a pole or decline bench and hold them around your shoulders and come up with it. Use the band for side lateral raises for your delts and for biceps(by strapping it on a pole and curling upward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesty leroux Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 We had some really heavy duty ones we used to train when i kickboxed. They defintely helped build up an explosive kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueboo Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Cool. Thanks guys. Any more tips would be great. I need to get some different sizes. Like I said, I only have one long one. Kickboxing with resistance bands? That'll tone muscle and burn fat, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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