Can You Build Muscle with Resistance Bands?

[@JamesGrage]

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[@Hanssupansnow]

Pitty, sold out already for the sets

[@minnownoir8949]

Given that an inch change in stretch or hand position probably equates to a 10% difference in load, how do you ensure consistent, tracked progression in your workouts? How do you prevent significant variance between what you think you're doing and reality between sets and exercises ?

[@promxriderfromcanada]

I love your videos James, I recently moved from a proper city to absolutely nowhere, no gym in sight. weights are way too expensive, and no room. I've been gaining like crazy on wild elk meat and the band workouts. I went with a cheaper brand of bands on amazon though, in fact 1/4 the price. I know they aren't as good, but if the supplier just brought the cost down a 1/4 I think sales would sore. Undersun wasn't anywhere to be seen when I searched resistance bands on amazon, I had to search for them specifically.

[@kurtheitman552]

@@minnownoir8949 dude, that is a great post. I would say you're kind of left with INSTINCT when it comes to progression in load. For me, it's all about how I look to monitor my progress. I am a bodybuilder and don't care about weight. Some days you feel strong, and some days you don't. You would probably have to use weights occasionally for absolute hard numbers.

[@daeuri]

I forgot, where does one get the gloves you use to train with bands?

[@jimh527]

This guy just gave you more information that most lifters fail to learn in a lifetime of lifting and hurting themselves.

[@jimmy5634]

I have applied these techniques to my band routine and it really works. The beauty of bands is there is so little stress on the joints compared to weights and...the angle changes for attacking an individual muscle group are very easy to perform. This is particularly valuable when compared to the limitations of barbells, dumbbells or machines. BTW, I’ve been training with bands for over a month and I’m seeing gains.

[@TheSieradzkiOfficial]

Are You training with bands only or You use weights as well?

[@emceha]

Imagine taking a risk, going all in in resistance band training niche, and one year later global pandemic starts and everyone starts using bands and body weight.

[@evaander]

It’s a crazy coincidence right. This guy got even richer from the pandemic

[@sorcereous]

Guys ive been a powerlifter for 15 years. Collapsed because theres an underected hole in my heart. Now im in recovery, and ive been doing RBT for the past month and a half. Trust me, it works!

[@thefuzzymango4000]

I'm at the beginning of my self-improvement journey, and I am an incredibly self conscious when working out in public, and I found your videos. Now I can do exactly the same thing in my home, and not the gym where I would get made fun of because I'm fat. Thank you for this.

[@ignaziolentini7866]

Deve vergognarsi chi ti prende in giro!impegnati e otterrai risultati sorprendenti💪🏽

[@regprofant6984]

You really don't know how much you are APPRECIATED. Thank you

[@JamesGrage]

reg profant thank you very much! 🙏

[@urulfblack9696]

I think it is really insightful on how to use the bands to setup for negatives without a spotter, this is great content for people who like to workout alone especially in a home gym.

[@chrispotterfan]

I never saw a gym from the inside. I have been always working out at home. Once I started training with bands I never wanted to go back to weights, it's just way more fun.

[@DoubleJabSlipRightHand]

I've been using only bands and calisthenics for 15 years due to disc injuries and overall bad joints. I'm 6'2 240lbs and about 15% BF. Bands, calisthenics and walking mixed with a good diet will get you in better shape than anyone at the gym.

[@Cloppa2000]

Strength training 7 years other training 30+yrs. The information and delivery in these videos are incredible! This guy is a great coach!

[@bnnrose]

James you should write a book!!! You explain everything so well. I wish I found you a long time ago. Thank you for this content!

[@danielebraghieri3587]

Thank you James I've been training in a gym with weights for 30 years. You really changed my training style… I can train at home, saving money and, most important, time for myself. Thanks!

[@thereelaccountant9246]

Actually used bands on deployment in 2012 in Afghanistan. All we had out there were some basic prison gym weights. I incorporated these bands that I bought before I left and brought over in this little bag, and i tell you all my buddies kept trying to use them. You can get a damn good workout using them, and i don't feel the same stress on my joints.

[@JamesGrageUndersunFitness]

Thank you for your service!

[@thereelaccountant9246]

@@JamesGrageUndersunFitness 🙏🏻

[@chivochivo1597]

I just bought some resistance bands now since all the gyms are closed. I'm glad ur channel exists so I can learn everything I need to know about resistance band training!

[@chumadoshi6987]

Muscles and Brain. Thank you

[@atulkohli8315]

you deserve a lot many subscribers ! i can watch your videos throughout.

[@JamesGrage]

Atul Kohli thank you my friend! 🙏

[@TomahAwkDJ7]

You explains things perfectly in a simple concise way. Thank you

[@chetankarvir]

Dear James sir, with all the information and valuable insight that you have provided on resistance band it has completely changed my life for good. I appreciate so much all the micro details that you provide about all the workouts. It really helps a lot. Keep up the good work. You are simply best.

[@icejumperke]

208 thumbs up, ZERO thumbs down. Damn, the YT community sure knows what’s quality. 👌 Great video, James!

[@JamesGrage]

Wezz thanks brother!

[@renattus]

Thank you for this, I've been training with RB for about 6 months and I know it works. The negatives just opened my horizons, I never thought about it with RB! Please do a video demonstrating how to train negative with RB like you showed us when squatting that was amazing. Does your training program show any these Negative with RB? Thank you again for this video.

[@slickpixel]

Dude your videos are perfect for me since I don't go to the gym anymore and just workout at home using my resistance bands

[@MrBrown-is2nv]

Just bought your bands on Amazon. I can't wait for them to be delivered!

[@knowledgedaily1173]

Your videos are most scientifically sound.

[@exposethetruth9166]

doesnt mean its right

[@SIKEGNGG]

@@exposethetruth9166 from what I've gathered it's pretty truthful and straight to the point but hey it's all subjective i guess.

[@MNJim1966]

Great info on bands, James. You mentioned the great pump from bands. So true. A hard leg workout with bands will leave your legs quivering. The strength curve at the top of the movement is the key!

[@BluBlu111]

Add pullups and dips( weighted) and body weight ... you'll see size and tone.

[@banglevision8207]

This was phenominal James. Thank you very much. I wasnt into buying the bands before but i am now because of this video. Its apparent to me that you are really into helping trainees progress so i will support your brand. Also i do need resistance bands for a homemade crossover setup using bands instead of cables. And i will be buying your bands to support your efforts

[@CarlosCalvoRodriguez]

Amazing explanation! Thanks, James. I am one of those persons who like to understand first and then proceed and you nailed it.! Very inspiring.

[@oliviafagin293]

I feel a great pump and I always get great results using bands on my glutes and quads! I love using bands. I can definitely get a better mind-muscle-connection with bands than just using a machine or even using free weights.

[@rayafuckof]

I found your channel recently and I am so happy about it ! You speak so clear and in a easy way so everyone understand! Thank you 🙏🏻 for all the info that you sharing with us 💪🏻👍🏻

[@DesertDirtRider]

James. I 'm always learning something new when you're up on the screen! Thanks, Bro

[@oproudy]

You know your stuff! You’re such a reliable source to provide information and my go to if ever I have any queries regarding resistance bands, (or fitness in general) keep it up James!

[@kanamasai5194]

Absolutely great teaching session. Appreciate your effort in explaining the REASON why we need to do a particular task/method. Keep up your great teaching clinics.

[@Mayank_2K24]

A gem in the vortex of information. Good work Sir 👍🏻

[@jonh9603]

Currently following the Build Program and its quality, this video was very insightful.

[@aminm9640]

What is the feedback? Do you recommend the program? Thank you

[@HB-ol5rb]

I'm hooked on bands now. Thank you.

[@bakerbrian41]

I have to say, I do look forward to more content. Thanks for the information!

[@JamesGrage]

bakerbrian41 thanks brother. I’ll keep it coming each week

[@johnofsteel]

Another Awesome video James! Just got my undersun bands in this week! 👊💪

[@alleo5774]

Can’t say enough thank u ! I also found that eccentric exercise pretty much relaxes the muscles and stretching afterwards becomes lot easier. How I wish all those guys shouting and yelling while lifting crazy weight in the gym get to know what they are missing...

[@bernardolagnitonjr7851]

thank you I have learn a lot on your training and i can apply it on my workout on using band.

[@hardcorehouse]

Hey dude, I’ve used bands (and old skool steel springs early-late 70s) for years, as well as weights and pulleys. I’d suggest considering getting some guys to use bands, some weights and see where they go in a few months? It would be nice to have something substantive to finally shut up most muscleheads who only like weights. I don’t agree with super slow reps though; I don’t think they’re necessary it’s just another way of training and frankly, the bands already burn as it is, don’t like or believe there’s a real benefit from super slow as compared with other ways that are just as effective and not quite so grueling.

[@MrMeowerz]

Love learning new things everyday. Def will add this to my routine.

[@JamesGrage]

Persi Salazar 👊

[@tripull3]

Thank you James Love your vids Time Under Tension is King Maybe it should be referred to as King TUT 😜

[@srenjrgensen1468]

Someone has been watching the Buff Dudes´ videos...

[@zyanyameeks2226]

Great information and delivery😲 Amazing channel James Grage👏🏼👌🏼👍🏼 Thank you!💜

[@danielclifton4589]

You give great information. And the fact you don’t hold anything back is incredible. I look forward to more of your videos. Can’t wait to give your bands and program a go. Thanks again!

[@Thelgren00]

So happy I found your channel, so many new ideas for me to try. Alot of my Training is sport specific for Armwrestling and resistance bands make up much of my workout. Recently I've experimented with household attachments and I'm having alot of success. For example I have 2 looped straps, one at the base of a door hinge and one at the top with carabiners attached. In this way I can do many cable style exercises. I've incorporated a towel to mimic a rope attachment and a long wooden dowel that I tie a cows Hitch to serve as a straight bar. Thanks for all the great content, looking forward to future videos

[@manilaroadwarrior7950]

James, you are an excellent teacher. Keep up the great work.

[@millemaolchannel8608]

Great video James, new subscriber. I’m 36 now and been incorporating a lot of band work now and it is amazing!

[@stuartnielson7986]

Great video! Awesome insight and tips! Very educational and easy to follow 💪🏽

[@sarthaktripathi468]

Love from India 🔥🔥👏

[@AmmiG22]

I just came across your videos, and I’m binge watching. I also placed an order for the bands. Thanks for the info!

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Once again excellent and informative tutorial! I'm particularly pleased that you addressed the issue of how uncomfortable bands can be on the hands. I thought it was just me being a big softy! I'm going to be working away for a couple of weeks and didn't want to stall my progress, so decided to practice a couple of the exercises you demo on your tutorials. Alas, unless you're on the super skinny bands, it soon gets to the stage where you're on the verge of drawing blood. Thank you for the tip.

[@JamesGrageUndersunFitness]

We recommend using a performance designed glove to avoid that discomfort caused from the latex material the bands are made from: undersunfitness.com/products/resistance-bands-workout-gloves-2021?KZbin&USYT&DYTGloves

[@enriqueraygoza5295]

Good morning Hey I'm 50 years old and I have rheumatoid artritis I recently had a umbilical hernia surgery So when you recommend to start doing this kind of exercise Was in September when I had the surgery Thnx be well

[@JamesGrage]

Bands are not only a very effective tool for building muscle but they also happen to be a great rehab tool as well.

[@rmendeljacobs2832]

This is such a crazy amazing channel. I don't know how I have been already subscribed cuz apparently I haven't watched any other of this guy's videos. But this is some solid shit.

[@Xmark3000]

This video is very informative, I appreciate your uploads

[@JamesGrage]

Xmark3000 thank you! I appreciate the support and positive feedback! 👊

[@darryl_young]

Thanks for sharing, James. Great video.

[@tjcunningham1941]

Loves the knowledge you freely give out every video. If you get a chance could you show some resistance band exercises for building a bigger and wider neck. For us skinny neck guys out there

[@UR2Compliant]

This guy should have 1 million + subs...that's I'm gonna register 1 million KZbin accounts...

[@HB-ol5rb]

Great explanation. Thank you.

[@MarkKurema]

I love how you explain things, your brilliant :)

[@aniv5833]

What a way to start my day! With this video. I'm gonna have a good day........I feel it :)

[@zaanninja]

answer is yes, ever sinds the lockdown i use them. just be creative and look on youtube how to strap them to objects for the wanted muscle group. i just finish with a workout with 5 exercises. i dit triceps, biceps, schoulders & neck, chest and forearms. and i use 2x35kg straps 1x25kg strap and 1x15kg strap

[@scf1379]

Hey James Ive recently only just found your channel and man i wish i found it earlier. U are by far the best training teacher iv seen on youtube and ive watched alot...just wanna thank u dude and pls keep the vids comin there awesome I have a question im about to start your training programme you put up 2 years ago n cant wait your reps are 20,10,10,15 how do i progress eg if i hit the number with a weight do i then up the weight next time Thx

[@JamesGrageUndersunFitness]

Thank you Tom! We appreciate you! To address your question, you'll want to use a moderate resistance for your first 20 reps and then go up in resistance for sets 10 & 10. Then return to your original resistance for the remaining 15 reps.

[@JasonBuberel]

I've really been enjoying your TA2 plan - after nearly 30 years of strength training, I never thought I'd enjoy band-based workout so much. I'm definitely looking forward to future programs that apply more of the principles you covered here. You mentioned in this video using gloves that were designed for use with resistance bands - do you have any that you recommend?

[@daveh7137]

James has them for sale here: undersunfitness.com/collections/accessories

[@103193alf]

Jason Buberel would you say you can build strength with bands?

[@tombatt2000]

Your videos are amazing. Thanks for sharing all this info

[@whitehawk-42]

Great video, I love how you put everything together, makes a lot of sense training with resistance bands. That eccentric training tip for biceps was amazing, I don't know if I had figured it out by myself, yeah the one that let you gasping lol.

[@captainjaber5610]

I just purchased resistance bands, I will utilize them more often in my in home training as opposed to weights. More flexibility for me.

[@ICEMAN24824]

Wow I was trying out resistance bands tubes since you can add more weight to them but this bands my them self look so adjusting as well there no reason to buy so many weights when this are more than enough great videos of help sir

[@regprofant6984]

So how long before bands loose there elacity

[@guptageneralstores5243]

It's been a year and half for me and it hasn't loosened yet. One lite band broke apart but thats coz I looped it on a very rough surface. They last a lot and even if they loosen a little, they can still be part of the gym as lower resistance. But as I said, no signs of loosening for about a year and half now and I think that already has covered for the cost.

[@VantaClawz]

Not before you've gotten WAY more than your money's worth if you actually use them. They have door adapters to prevent wear & tear.

[@schana96]

@@VantaClawz Especially if you don't buy from "big" companies like thenx or (sorry to say) undersun. The ones you can get on amazon for ~30-40$ are the same product, just with a different brand name.

[@kurtheitman552]

@@schana96 agree. I think James Grage is the Godfather of band training, but the price is a bit too much.

[@hardcorehouse]

I doubt they’ll lose elasticity, as long as they’re not left under tension between workouts. Maybe once in a while they’ll snap, which is why for certain exercises it might be worth wearing goggles or safety glasses if breakage could end up in one’s face..

[@larryplaxco1228]

Awesome video with real science/kinesiology. Theres a "competitor" with a bar that uses tons of BS info (use a BAR with the bands, you'll get HGH uploaded!!) but nothing makes sense in a classic muscle building forum. I've used TA2 Build for several weeks now (with 1 day of weights in the gym for compound lifts-- deadlifts for example) and feel the most ripped I've ever been. This thing is real. Thanks James. Keep it up.

[@JamesGrage]

Larry Plaxco hey my friend. Happy you’re enjoying the TA2 program! 👊 Welcome to the tribe! Yeah I try to keep the focus on simple, proven information and strategies. I love bands but the strategies used for building muscle are the same no matter what you’re lifting - bands/machines/weights. There are some distinct pros to using bands but they aren’t going to build muscle 3x’s faster than weights like some claim.

[@PrasenjeetBhattacharya63]

Which band should I buy. Which ones you use?

[@wadejones9613]

Common Sense Question : How's do your bodies memory nervous system tell the difference between free wieghts and bands ?? It don't !

[@JamesGrage]

Yeah our body doesn’t know the difference. Tension is tension for the most part.

[@gregoryskopis5174]

Very informative. Well done.

[@SvartElric9]

Very informative, thx James!

[@flexmaxify]

James, you rock! Thank you.

[@JamesGrage]

Thanks my friend!

[@dannymcdonald1591]

Ur very inspirational thank u

[@Ajazahmadfitness]

Thank you sir for the video

[@JamesGrage]

Ajaz ahmad 👊 thank you!

[@jorgeenriqueecheverria5165]

Are tube bands that bad compared to loop ones? Is there a big difference between them? I´ve just tried the former.

[@temiobe7666]

This was so informative!

[@craigcornejo9190]

i was skeptical of the bands..i have had your bands for about 2 weeks now and did my arm workout last night ..if felt like my triceps were going to blow of the bone from the pump...

[@aminm9640]

Hi do you recomend the prgram? Thx

[@minnownoir8949]

Given that an inch change in stretch or hand position probably equates to a 10% difference in load, how do you ensure consistent, tracked progression in your workouts? How do you prevent significant variance between what you think you're doing and reality between sets and workouts?

[@regprofant8609]

I have a question you might not want to answer. What do you think about the X3 with all the promotional hype. It’s a lot of money for a bar and plate but it might be necessary.

[@sgtsmokey6847]

Can you build muscle with RB from nothing though? Like i doubt tou built your original musclememory from bands

[@riconater3215]

This is awesome information. Thanks for not only explaining it, but also demonstrating it. I was reading through the comments on your video last week and you were telling someone that you think you would have been able to build the same physique with just band training. That was surprising to me, but showed a lot of confidence in what you are talking about. I am definitely going to purchase the bands and give this a try. As the bands wear out have tou ever had one snap on you?

[@JamesGrageUndersunFitness]

Our strength bands are are very durable as long as you the care of them, but since they are made of a soft natural latex material there is always the possibility of breakage, but that’s why we stand behind them with a lifetime manufacturer warranty.

[@woodlandbiker]

How often would you hit the same muscle group in one week.

[@hardcorehouse]

Many today love once a week; most I’ve seen over the last 50 or 60 years will say twice weekly, maybe 5 days apart, which is what I’ve arrived at after many years.

[@JasonGuinto73]

I just recently switched up from going to the gym to using bands at home :)

[@BeccatiPerfidi]

Learned so much! Already got your bands and gloves in my Amazon cart :)

[@kencar2108]

Thanks for great video James😀

[@Jeremyisthings]

Are the high reps specific to bands? With dumbbells I always hear that you want 5-8 reps for hypertrophy.

[@CARLOS23602]

Jeremy Frank excellent question. I also have the same question.

[@RareRose24]

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[@MrJohnblaine]

So detailed, thank J!

[@scottpac8266]

Do you personally use a gym and free weights at all or solely bands?

[@JamesGrageUndersunFitness]

James Grage exclusively trains with strength bands for two years now.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

Great video as usual.

[@roadstar499]

Do you have a good video on best excises for chest using bands? thanks

[@listeroabsoluto3448]

James, is hard to me calculate the correct weight to reach 10 reps. In the first set i can, but in the second i can do only 8 or 9, in the last set with lucky i get 6 o 7 reps with 80% of my 1RM. Can you please give me some advices? Thanks for explain us your knowledge in a way ease to understand.

[@romanhernz3839]

great info James thanks

[@nilsen589]

I like that you don't try to act and talk "cool". You look cool enough. That's true coolness I guess.

[@JamesGrage]

I appreciate it my friend. Funny you say that because that’s what I try and teach my kids. Trying to act cool is definitely not cool. Just be you, and do it with confidence.

[@virgilchristopherson3626]

Great video, this will help a lot, Thank You. TUT is what I have to remember.

[@ntelo]

What are the weak points of training with resistance bands?

[@petediako9516]

Hi James, love the conteny and very grateful for the work you do. I have a question that I was trying to figure out during this video. Would you incorporate all these strategies in 1 workout, meaning 1 set more on mechanical tension, 1 more with peak contractions (metabolic) and 1 with more focus on eccentric? Or would you keep to 1 strategy per workout for a few workouts and switch strategies after? Thanks again

[@JamesGrage]

Pete Diako hey my friend. Great question! I like to incorporate all into every exercise (meaning heavier sets of 10 reps, with the right intensity, focusing on good controlled negatives and then sets with higher reps with more focus on the squeeze. With that being said, I do stagger my workouts where every other one has a little more focus on really good pumps and then the next workout focus more on stronger lifts and harder eccentrics. You have to be careful with negatives though - doing them too frequently can be counter-productive

[@petediako9516]

@@JamesGrage thanks for taking the time and providing such a detailed answer! Again very grateful for the content you're providing and the direction you're taking your brand (resistance bands). All the best my friend

[@Dora-the-dachshund-official]

This guy knows his shit 🤟 awesome James.

[@waydeperry8306]

How do we calculate our 75% of one rep max?