Do Resistance Bands ACTUALLY Work?

[@caruniv3287]

I started using Bands in sept 2022 and now it is July 2023. I've used no weights. I gained 10 lbs and I lost body fat at least visually in the mirror. I mostly work out at my breaks at work, sometimesat home . They definitely work

[@MsSmashone]

Could you tell us what you do for how long? Looking for a good workout.

[@RTB_1234]

​​​@@MsSmashone There are plenty of videos on YT. Are you looking for glutes, hamstrings, quads, bicep, triceps, back? Bands will give you a stimulus almost immediately compared to weights. Maybe try 2 sets, 20 reps for each muscle if you are a beginner? Legs one day, arms the next?

[@alpiasker]

​@@RTB_1234thanks

[@Konvoys]

​@@RTB_1234are you going close to failure with that set like 1-3 RIR?

[@RTB_1234]

@@Konvoys Everyone is different. But I usually do 20 reps for the first 2 sets and go to failure on the last set. On those 2 first sets I might have a few reps on reserve. Sometimes I do 4 sets depending on the muscle group.

[@curtisking1324]

I agree. I'm 73 and been using bands for the last five years, and have gained muscle,people I haven't seen in awhile ask, have you been working out.

[@preemduck]

You have our respect sir, 73 yrs old and still rolling.

[@andrewg8888]

I have osteoarthritis in my left hip. Within days I had pain relief. I’m totally hooked on the bands and swear by them. You can work any joint in the body in just about every direction. It’s incredible that such a simple piece of equipment outshines all the rest in my case. Due to the low or no impact of resistance bands, I believe that certain osteoarthritis conditions can be reversed over time. Best tool I’ve used yet. Affordable, requires no space, and gets the job done!

[@zsahe21]

!!

[@erikg1402]

What exercises did you do pls ? I got similar problem

[@saulduke9377]

@@erikg1402 stretching watch each color has different thickness, the means different pressure simulating wait..also watch you eat aswell. I'm 55 yrs old.after a yrs targetting six pack...using rubber bands only.

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

🙏❤️

[@leandroatreides]

It does help to grow slim muscles. I started with 30min low-impact full-body HIITs (no repeats, no jumping, and no equipment).)Two days HIIT, one day rest. The squats, lunges, and planks variations muscled my legs and glutes; plus the push-up variations----all included in the 30min HIITs,-----took care of my chest and triceps too. I just use the resistance bands for my biceps, back, and shoulders and it works wonderfully. Since I HATE going to the gym, I was able to get the same results at home and faster and working out in front of the TV with a "personal trainer," lol.

[@shandytown7019]

As others are suggesting, I just purchased both the round and flat Bob & Brad bands, about a week ago, along with a book on resistance training workouts. My first day’s workout was glutes. That night, I did not have the usual lower back and ankle arthritic pain I’ve become so used to! Why did I not know about this sooner? It’s a game-changer!😊

[@megsley]

I love resistance bands! I used to have ALOT of tightness in my hips and pelvis, and issues in my mid/upper back where it felt like a rib was popping out all the time. once I started using resistance bands 3-4 x a week, doing leg/glute exercises, I found the tight hip pain disappeared and my back started feeling much more balanced with no rib dislocation pain. I've recently gotten my 60 something parents into resistance bands and they really like the low impact on their joints while strengthening their muscles!

[@dalejansen127]

Just a thought (from a JUST retired professional firefighter paramedic) on the comment regarding loss of muscle mass in the older folk. As above, I left rthe fire service in April 25, 2023, 5 days ago, at 67 years old. Not because I was physically incapable of performing the job, but because 29 years seemed like plenty and it was time to return to nursing school for the next phase. That said, in my experience, and there are more than a few examples of this on youtube, older folk lose muscle NOT as a direct correlate of AGING, but as a direct correlate of one of two things: 1. A disease process or severe traumatic injury that prevents physical training; 2. (By far the PRIMARY reason) lack of physical training, simply NOT doing the work. Period. At 67, 3 years away from 70, I have not lost any lean muscle mass at all. In fact, through my 40’s and 50’s I actually put on muscle mass, pretty much hitting my natural genetic potential in that period of my physical training, which started at age 14. Now I am incorporating strongman movements i.e., heavy carries and sandbag movements into my routine in an attempt to build MORE strength. I really enjoy bands for finishing movements like face pulls; as a means to add progressive resistance to bench press/BB squats and deadlifts; and as pull up assistance. At 67 I and many aging athletes need to shift the paradigm. Barring number 1 above, and there are qualifiers to that, there are NO excuses to grow old and decrepit. NONE. I have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, I have had cancer, and have recently discovered that I have degenerative disk disease. Well yeah I have been demanding performance from this body since I was 14. Not going to stop now, there is no reason. Bands make any excuse even more feeble. Cost is reasonable and they are effective tools. So to all the older folks out there. Get up and kick some butt.

[@paulietv2162]

As a 60 year-old I completely agree. In my view, somebody who trains seriously their entire adult life and never gets out of shape will find that they reach their physical peak around 40 years of age. I was competing (and winning) in amateur MMA comps in my mid-forties. My training is the same as it always was but now I put more emphasis on my diet, and when I am on keto or carnivore, I found that pound for pound I am just as strong as I was in my thirties.

[@holyexperience1976]

I am immeasurably appreciative of your comment. I'm so done with comments that has a variety ways of saying people over 50 are made of glass and are fragile because of age and have to be broke down. For many people, bad habits finally caught up with then, including not enough proper exercise. I am so overjoyed you are proof you can be well into your golden years if you do the work and not use age as an excuse to slow down. One of the things that keeps me going at nearing 48 is I keep a youthful spirit. I accept I am getting elder buy I shall never be old. I got health problems, but I never want to lose sight over the fact that there are people under 30 who will, through no fault of their own, even under 20, will have it worse than I ever will. Many youth will never know what it is like to walk, or not need canes or crutches, to be able to live alone, to live long enough to be an adult, not have brain damage, whatever it may be. I rather have my health issues now than at under 20. I rather have what I have at my age than being a child having cancer dying or a youth who cannot fully experience childhood for what reason. For a bit there, I was at the gym last year. I seen some folks who can be my mothers or close enough that can put many people under 40 to shame.

[@kennethbooe3858]

Thanks. I believe you. I'm going to get more bandaids and use them

[@kennethbooe3858]

Correction to above, bands that was auto correct

[@KierstenBrown101]

Amazing thanks for sharing

[@gregpledge2769]

I had purchased resistance bands in 2021 tried them a couple times and stopped. I used to workout at gym many years ago going on and off I used free weights and all the various types of equipment. I was younger than and didn't have some of the physical issues I deal with today. I am now 58 years old and want to workout and tone my body. I have always been very weight concious but as you get older it is harder to shed the extra pounds. I have gout and the usual aches and pains that come with age. This video really helped me to pull out my dusty resistance bands in the bag, and start working out. My workout takes me about 30 mins and I feel really good for getting back to working out. Thanks Tim

[@sohfihamid4164]

I actually bought the resistance bands during the pandemic where it was impossible to access any gym. It does work in toning the muscles and a great alternative equipment for workout at home.

[@iyendeezont]

Would you say resistance bands work equally as good as dumbbells/weights? Or would you still prefer weights?

[@easyybreezeyy]

⁠@@iyendeezontresistance bands even better, you can do more with them

[@publiccomment4895]

@@iyendeezontit is. It doesn’t matter what you use as long as you push to failure. It doesn’t matter if you use dumbbells or just bucket filled with water. As long as there is a resistance that challenges your muscle, it will be the same. Just don’t forget to make it heavier ( in bands meaning increase the resistance) as you get stronger to still challenge your muscles

[@abidhossain6050]

​@@iyendeezonti would prefer weights. People always talk constant things about resistance is resistance. Which is not true at all. There are resistance curves..with weights the resistance remains constant..and that eccentric part is most important for building muscle..which bands lack. There is literally no tension at the bottom with bands making it a suboptimal choice if you want to build as much muscle as possible..like looking like big guys of the gym. But bands still make gains and you still can continue to put on muscle with it..but its tricky and might even take more time. I am a broke adult and do not earn much to afford dumbells..so i cannot afford weights. But if anyone wants to look lean and have muscles in proportion..look atheltic feel light..bands are for you.

[@Zaraki931]

@@iyendeezont theyre better and you can go heavy as a kid and it wont hurt you like how weights will

[@alexblue6991]

My age 71yr old I stopped going to the gym a year ago I just used the cable machines got a bit frustrated with people sitting on the cable machine using their mobile phones resistance bands are much better I can get my workout done by the time it would take me to travel to the gym

[@jannagale]

Perfect video for a beginner like me. I bought resistance tubes today as I want to improve my muscle strength. I’m working long hours and I totally need this.

[@ic30T]

Same here. I work 12 hours at day, and there is no time for gym, 30-40min home workout with the band ( started yesterday)

[@jrawsadam]

First time using bands. Been using free weights and calisthenics for some time. Excited about the convenience and portability. I can take this to my sedentary data entry job and sneak in some maintanence!

[@simonrankin9177]

Hello mate ,im 61 and done a bit of body building , but since having just a couple of bands ive found new enthusiasm. ...good luck...

[@keithnorris5853]

Tim, you're awesome in explaining the benefits of resistance bands. I was a serious weight lifter, starting from the age of 16 to 38. When I was 38, I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in both of my hips. I continued to lift until I was 40 years old. It eventually became too hard for me to go to a regular gym. I simply gave up until about 4 months ago. I decided to purchase a resistance band kit from Reebok. This was from my local Walmart. In the last four months, I've developed a resistance band workout for people like me who can only stand for a short period of time; and for those who are confined to a wheelchair. I'm in the process of completing a video that would benefit those who share my similar situation. It would be greatly appreciated if you were to watch the video and give me your honest feedback. By the way, I am a certified weight trainer on various machines; including, Nautilus, Universal medicines, Cybex plate loaded machines, and of course, free weights. By the way, I'm 57 years old, and in the last 4 months, I've lost 21 pounds, and because muscle has memory, I've built my muscle mass up to about 25% and very solid to the touch.

[@quavonhall7050]

Hello Sir ! How many times a week you work out with resistance bands for building muscle and gaining strength?

[@mongozzz]

My Goto Workout. I keep a set of bands at home, at work and in my car. I know enough exercises by memory, so no matter where I'm at...when I get the tendency to check my phone, just listen to the radio or any mindless activity, I grab the bands. Don't have to do a full workout or get sweaty to received the benefits, but you do have to do it, even if only a little at a time...

[@BruceWayne-us3kw]

I've been using resistance bands to fix bad posture. I think my bad posture is the root of my back problems. I've also been using them for some resistance training for the Peachtree road race and to train the supporting muscles. I'm not trying to get huge or super strong.

[@hongquanmanh5733]

Could you give me advice that what type of training can help me fix my posture. Thank you

[@Facecel_]

I’ve been doing the same for a year but I still can’t feet my back, my forearms have gotten jacked tho

[@mauricedawkins5]

Great overview on the bands! As a ballet dancer/musical theatre performer, I use them frequently for strength training and warmups+cooldowns. Also, progressive resistance is often used as an “aesthetic/artistic nuance” in ballet, particularly in the way we appear to increase resistance towards the end of our leg extensions, as an example.

[@PTProgress]

Hey Maurice! Thanks for watching and for sharing that great example about how you use resistance training as a ballet dancer/performer!

[@michaelstetzer3144]

As a certified trainer this is one of my favorite tools especially for older clients who are not familiar with weights.

[@sarahpearce1317]

This is such a helpful video for me because I use a theraband for helping me strengthen my hips and my IT band.

[@ptahasaru3366]

Resistance bands is beneficial for the body be it development/progressive ( muscle structure definition)in stretching and strengthening. Overall your body will have different outlook. It safer long time than using weights, especially repairing your body from injuries. Stability, Flexibility are the major gains for using Resistance bands period. Your Health is Your Wealth.

[@WhoCaresAnymoreTho]

Iv been using loads of different bands over the last two years and i can honestly say theyve bulkd my arms quicker than weights

[@bilguana11]

I don't see why the muscle reacts better with variable resistance over constant resistance. That would be the equivalent of getting on a weight machine, pushing all the way out and only coming back a few inches. I do clam shells with resistance bands and there is no need to come all the way closed as there is almost resistance there.

[@Uofmdoc]

Outstanding explanation of the benefits in plane. Good work Tim.

[@martinknows]

I may have remembered this incorrectly or it may just be inaccurate information since disproved. In any case, I learned to use resistance tubing/bands doing each set split into two distances from the anchor point. One distance that makes the last half (end) ROM very difficult (closer to the anchor) and one distance that makes first half of the ROM very difficult (further from the anchor). And when further from the attachment/anchor point, you should not be able to move through the end ROM. Also, changing which distance you use first occasionally can improve the benefit temporarily. I can’t remember where I picked this up. It was years ago. The study found that this two distance method was significantly better than one distance, but just slightly better going from two to three distances being used.

[@danielb6496]

I found that with weights and calisthenics I was able to exercise most muscles, started using resistance bands because they were the only way to exercise certain muscles, fell in love. Now I find myself using them for compound exercises when I know darn well I own a barbell bench press and squat rack

[@CarbageMan]

They work great at home to replace most exercises in the gym. There are a few stations in the gym they cannot replace, like the pec deck and the roman chair, but they also have their advantages. I like that when I want to work in a few more reps, I can take some tension out and get a few more reps in. The down side is that the resistance they offer is variable, so they work best when you do slow repetitions to failure than several sets of multiple repetitions (because from day to day you may not be getting exactly the same resistance. The need to use leverage instead of working against momentum also helps with core strength in some exercises. In short, I'm a fan, but they have to be used with some knowledge of what's happening.

[@prod.byeastside5771]

you just need a stable chair and something you can hook the bands from the back/around it, it’ll come back to you like you’re on the pec dec as you sit..you can do almost anything with these bands imo and hit the same muscles if not more. can’t replace it for deadlifting though..who knows if they get a resistance that strong maybe it’ll replace that too

[@misbahailia3345]

This is the first video I'm seeing of yours, and it's brilliant! Unfortunately, even younger people are getting arthritis, due to a sedentary job, or a job where they have to stand all day. The difference between now and the olden days, is whether you had a sit down job or not, people were more passionate about playing sports vs watching it. Even families would play together. Bike rides with the whole family were very common. Now we don't even look at each other, lol. It's all about technology now. I'm guilty of this myself. Technology is essentially a tool, and not a hobby. I don't know how the addiction to it becomes so strong. But I'm thankful for not having a more dangerous addiction (drugs), that can make you hurt others without realising you're doing it. 🙏

[@ItCantRainForever2]

Amen

[@TheLily97232]

I am 25 and my sedentary job is the reason why I want to get into resistance training. To work my muscles in order to avoid back pain etc

[@angelaholmes8888]

For the past few months I have been using resistance bands and I absolutely love them my mother bought some and I decided to give them a try 🙂❤❤❤

[@JariSatta]

1706 workouts ( 5th year consistency ) 6'1 210 lbs waist 32" Looped bands and pull up bar exclusively started at 6'1 180 lbs waist 34" Bands are awesome.

[@chuckf4333]

This is a great video. Thank you. I use the bands with the Super Slow Training concept developed by Ken Hutchins. Researched and very effective. Raise the weight up for a full 10 second count and lower the weight for 10 full seconds for a total of 20 seconds of sustained contraction on the muscle you're working. Do not stop at the end of lowering the weight. Bring it right back up to maintain the sustained contraction. You may use 5 seconds to lower for a 15 second rep when beginning this method, and work up to 10 seconds up and 10 seconds down with no stop at the bottom end. The goal is to perform 8-10 reps with some degree of difficulty at the end. If unable to get to 10, STOP. You've worked the muscle to failure and you can move on to the next exercise. Only one set required ! Once 8-10 reps becomes easy, increase the resistance by 3-5 pounds until getting to the 10th rep becomes difficult again. Been doing this for 35 years and it works well for me. Initially started in the gym with Nautilus, then Life Fitness resistance machines 3-4 times a week. After 2 years only needed 2 X weekly workouts to maintain what I had achieved and converted to bands during the COVID gym shutdowns. Haven't lost anything by switching other than the socialization of seeing the regulars. I found a great series of band exercises on KZbin by Fit Gent (full body band workout) and (8 back exercises). Minimum time requirement and a lot of benefit although they are not done in the method I described above. I just do them as Super Slows.

[@stringlarson1247]

I use them more and more esp. to target a certain muscle/muscle group. They are used heavily (sorry couldn't resist that pun (or the one in this sentence).) in physical therapy. I do go to the gym about once a week and do the HIT protocol outlined by Dr. Doug McGuff. As you said, the SST concepts can turn a 90 min workout throwing around heavy loads several times a week into 1

[@최수민-x6n]

Mem it

[@ballsey4521]

Thank uuuuu. Im a perimenopausal 48 yr old woman and thought only dumbbells were for resistance training. So glad to hear this as i prefer the fluid movement of RBs. Also, thks for explaining the colours as i found it a bit confusing

[@hexkwondo]

I do resistance band workouts on days where its not possible to go to the gym. It’s a different type of burn and it does transfer over to weight training

[@anarchisttutor7423]

From what I have read, and from personal preference, the ideal resistance exercise would • have a constant difficulty throughout a cycle of motion, especially when the muscle is at the stretched extreme (bands can supplement weights to help with this or perhaps do this on their own) • occur during the full range of motion • involve multiple muscles (compound exercise) • can be gradually increased in intensity from one day to the next as your strength improves For me, weights are better but bands are helpful.

[@konstantinosskordos8645]

Nah….they are not…u can go to the same destination with different paths…but bands are for people That have k knowledge and technique and lifted before…if u are the average guy that u dint have knowledge then weights are good for u yeah

[@publiccomment4895]

@@konstantinosskordos8645agree. It is so easy to mimic gym movements if you have previous knowledge on how to workout.

[@innovativeatavist159]

I love your channel man. I'm a 24 year old with an associate's in musical theater & songwriting, I just went back to school to get an Environmental Science bachelor's and take the prerequisites for PT programs. The information and perspective you've presented has been very helpful to me while I made this huge life change. Thanks for the videos!

[@tasinm634]

I'm curious about the updates ? are you still on the plan ?

[@JoeyplaysgamesLoL]

I feel the need to say that you’ll never be able to handle the same workload with bands that you will with weights. I love bands and use them every day but if my goal was to get as strong as possible then weights would be the easy choice. It all depends on how you want to train. Bands are great for looking and feeling good but they’re not great for pure strength.

[@chrisbfreelance]

Correct, they are great for motion strength training, but you can't fully mimic free weight strength training.

[@publiccomment4895]

You actually can, as long as you use “heavy” resistance then you can. It doesn’t matter what type you use. As long as it challenges your muscle you will get stronger. This is the same notion that old people use when debating machines vs free weights, but they both work.

[@adrianmh]

... actually you can handle more load with bands because you don't adjust your resistance to the weight you can lift at the starting position which is usually the weakest position

[@katieblackmore2004]

I will answer this as short as i can. Yes lol. My other half uses these and does a rotation programme, training 5 day weeks and rest and recover on 2 consecutive days. With the resistance bands you get a fusion in a sense of supported yet free weight use. With the door anchor he can do all chest exercises that you could in the gym, but he said what he noticed more was the fact they sculpt, tone, and build strength. With a lot of people that just use free weights or weight training in general, they build bulk, muscle..... but lack cardio, stamina and the strength in their body to support themselves and not get an injury. With the resistance bands, you have workouts that are not only building muscle, but act as a H.I.T. workout as well, improving your cardio intake of exercises. And because of the way you work the bands, it is almost like having a spotter train with you. They are certainly worth it.

[@moody5763]

Bands are amazing. Grain of salt since I haven't been working out for long but I feel I can definitely push myself to failure much more reliability with bands than weights, bands being so flexible (lol) and space efficient just seals the deal.

[@TheWheelOfFortunae]

Great vid, would love a review on the bob and brad bands, their are so many to choose from online

[@kevinlacroix7722]

Check out discipline Dave's youtube channel, he does a review on Bob and Brad bands. I also have a set and can tell you they are great.

[@TheTroninsano222]

Really good video ..thank you ..I'm 81 and have been using bands for ten years for upper body workouts ..I've maintained a pretty good strength and have kept badly worn shoulders from hurting by keeping them conditioned .

[@jimjones8808]

Hi. I was wondering how do resistance bands fare in regards to building muscle and burning fat? Can they be just as effective in your opinion?

[@ishkazetori4645]

burning fat lmao

[@WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart]

For burning fat you control your own caloric intake and expenditure. Exercising isn't strictly necessary for that.

[@DavidKolbSantosh]

They work but they have limits

[@humor62]

I just got my resistance bands today, tried them out, everything you said is true, great pointers! Thank you!

[@ZumarKhan-vk7ct]

51 yrs old menopausal woman here, been suffering frm severe myalgia that felt like bones crunching pain.. Having enough of pain ,started using tube band to give resistance stretches to legs nd within a week wonders happened.. Now i ve become kind of addict to these stretches, never felt so relieved nd pain free since last 2 yrs. All suffering from ageing problems ,plz give a try.

[@AGirlNamedVan]

I just bought some bandstand waiting for it to be delivered. I get little to no exercise during an average day. I get out of bed sore... I am somewhat overweight and am hating the way I feel. I'm 37 and feel like I'm 70 yrs old. I hope I can get good results from them.

[@danflick6669]

Hope that those improved your life. If you are still struggling, Maybe consider getting a trainer. Keeps you accountable and you can learn additional workouts. Yes, it’s expensive but that’s additional motivation to show up and get it done.

[@alexc7857]

I love linear resistance with bands, for the pump

[@testing448]

They work anything with resistance will build muscles, anything your muscles go through, failure, progressing overloading and time under tension will result in hypertrophy.

[@toneysisk1585]

Great video! At what length do the resistance levels occur? For example, how far do I need to pull the 15 lb band to actually feel 15 pounds? This is helpful if I want to increase the resistance from, say, 15 to 17 lbs but not 20 lbs, or to start at 10 lbs and not 15 lbs. In other words, I almost feel I should get a weight scale to "calibrate" distances so that I don't overwork a muscle. Thanks for answering!

[@bndgym.trainer1978]

Hi Toney, from my experience training exclusively with bands: it does not matter what the manufacturer states about the lb resistance! First of all, when you have a band in your hands you will just feel how much you need to stretch it to be in the right resistance zone for your particular exercise. Also, you will immediately feel (with the first rep), if a particular band (let's say a light / red one) is too easy / too heavy for a particular exercise and if you should take a more heavy one (let's say a medium / purple one). Second of all: the manufacturers do measure the max lb quite inconsistently. Some measure it at 150% prolongation. Some at 300%. Others do not state it at all... And others again take the band doubled to measure it, whereas others take it single sided...

[@bbqboi182]

@@bndgym.trainer1978 so basically I just need to use whatever feels like I’m getting a good workout with?

[@richie5038]

@@bbqboi182 yes, That is correct! It is close to impossible to back calculate resistance in lb with bands. And also, quite honestly, not necessary. If you stimulate your muscle with enough resistance (no matter what lb that means) it will grow.

[@ibelieveitcauseiseentit9630]

Bro, you're overthinking it. You want more resistance, stretch the band further, you want less don't stretch it so far. Forget about the exact poundage and focus on reps and time under tension. For instance if you're going for a muscle pump and hypertrophy and you're going to do 15 reps at around 40 seconds under tension then perform the reps at a pace that will allow you to hit 40 seconds at around 15 reps, if it's too light and you are going to go over then step further back or stretch the bands further out, if it's too heavy and you can't make it to 15 reps then move in closer or shorten the band so that you can get to 15 reps, then recalibrate if necessary for your next set.

[@devinreed5725]

It's pretty intuitive. The stimulus to fatigue ratio is low so even if you do go to failure it's not going to beat you to hell.

[@ChantelStays]

I'm 50lbs overweight..rapid weight in the past 3 years due to hormonal stuff. It's been awful on my joints and I've notice atrophy across muscle areas that were once well developed. I will definitely invest in resistance training ...get some strength...and than I want to start HIIT and calisthenics....if I can 🤣

[@captivesojourner]

Bob and Brand, the 2 most famous, physical therapists, On da internet 🤗

[@kenneth_mirez]

my physical therapis had me use resistance bands to recover from my ac joint separation injury

[@janehallett8326]

Resistance bands stubbornly called me to exercise last night; I initially tried to ignore them & watch tv, but they got louder. I could feel my whole body working as I did simple exercises. I’m fifty, and it felt pretty good to feel my stomach resisting like that. I then attempted to discover how to workout how to use the loop bands and ended up here. Thank you for the info.

[@holyexperience1976]

I will be the 5-0 in 27 months. Congratulations!

[@robertthompson5501]

Have added resistance bands to my compound lifting. Today I added bands to the Hack squat. With free weights less resistance at bottom then more at top. I add plates to increase the loading. Am oldest OG at local YMCA. Recommend serious lifters to add bands to training. 🏋🏻

[@thaik56]

Great for beginner who need to fine tune and find the exact amount of resistance needed to target specific muscle. Allows to correct muscle imbalances. Great way to condition the body for harder compound exercises I'm body weight training. They are easy on joints too as opposed to machine and free weights as they allow the body to move freely.

[@Rudy32225]

Bands make much sense. Machines and weights are too confining, restricting muscle groups; the bands allow greater muscle diversity and safety for most people. Thank You for a great video.

[@expeditioner9322]

I don't fully understand how to work with resistance bands. Bands have a range of resistance for eg 7 to 14 kg. How do I know how much weight am I pulling at any given time? How do I Know that I am pulling the maximum weight at the end of my movement? Also, Is the given range of resistance for a single strand or two strands taken together ? If one strand is 14 Kg then does grabbing two strands make it 14+14= 28 kg? What about looping the band under my feet and grabbing two Strands in each hand? Am I pulling 28+28 =56 Kg now?

[@publiccomment4895]

It’s mostly intuition. If you’re a beginner, I suggest you workout in gym first. This will give you knowledge on how workout works. Don’t obsess with numbers. If you pull the bands and it’s too easy for you, then increase the resistance by making the band shorter or adding the band. Tip: if you’re really obsess with numbers, you can lay your bands on the floor. Then put a scale on top of the bands. Then step on the scale, look at your weights, and pull the bands. Once you’re at the peak contraction, look at the scale again. Then just subtract your weight at the beginning to your current weight at peak contraction. Then you at least have a baseline on how much you actually lift.

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Thank you for a great explanation! :)

[@tpap6827]

I was a free weight devotee from 14 years old to 46 years old. During that time I went from being fairly unimpressive to having Elite level relative strength 465 bench press, a 715 deadlift and and a 675 box squat below parallel without gear other than a belt, sleeves and single play polyester briefs that I used to play to keep my hips in place and not to get any additional weight. I do have multiplied injuries that I used to squat a lot more than that but I don't count that squat. I now use resistance bands exclusively to replace all the barbell lips by adding them to deficit push-ups using them for good mornings, and squats, also like you perform Romanian deadlifts bent Rows with 8 barbell and the other movements are either cables machines or dumbbells. Resistance bands has enabled me to actually develop more chest and tricep muscle then I had when I was at my peak strength using the barbell bench press at 46 years old I hit my peach strength the freeways but was getting hurt all the time with resistance bands I can use a tremendous amount of resistance without risking injury because I'm going slightly less weight out of the hole and significantly more weights at the top. I'm also using deficit movements in getting a bigger stretch on my chest. I do not the resistance bands and using several of them in order to get resistance from start to finish but obviously resistance bands increase in load radically as you get closer to the lockout. Resistance bands good mornings unable to use a 4-inch band plus 2 1/2 inch fans and I know I'm getting at least 500 lb of resistance at the top of the movement which is more than I have ever done with free weights at the bottom of movement I'm probably not getting any more than $200. But I thoroughly agree with everything you said and I have found that I made it to progressively overload and monitor the percentage is pretty accurately throughout the range of motion from start to finish but what I have done is taking barbell weight and hung the barbell from resistance bands and then measured the length and how much the weight was it each step general idea of the amount of resistance I'm getting one thing that most people don't do that is critical if you want resistance from start to finish is you have to not up the resistance bands if they are the 41 in standard variety. If you do not tie a knot in the middle of them you will get no resistance at the beginning of most exercises stretch position at the beginning of most exercises or the low point I should say is critical. Two bands are okay for isolating small muscles like side deltoids collateral races core rehab for rotator cuffs or maybe some sort of curl but for the most part I have determined that they do not provide sufficient resistance for anybody who lifted weights in a serious level for many years you really need to go right to the flat bands and get yourself many different sizes from minivans which are probably a half inch thick all the way up to super heavy with your 2 1/2 inches thick and I recently bought a 4-inch band but I cannot knot that one yet. If you buy heavy-duty resistance bands and make sure you have a full complete set of them going from a minivan all the way up to a heavy band. That means you have a mini, a monster mini, a white, medium, a heavy and that should be plenty for almost anyone if you want to train your lower body and really go have you you might think about getting several heavy bands or doing what I did and recently purchased a 4 inch wide band which is just an absolute monster and can provide so much resistance to the top of a movement if you're doubled up like a push-up

[@numbat0072]

Why would U pay for $$ gym membership ? These are gym killers , portable & light .

[@cmunde8369]

For those of you that want free weights you can get a great set for under 60.00 and not have to keep buying bands which drive the price value up if you have to spend 40+ for bands then buy more for more resistance. Bands are great for physical therapy, but my Dr. recommended adjustable weights in case you want to go up in weight. I agree with you fully and those with injures or recovering. Keeping in mind with this set the weighs come off and can be used just holding the weight to do other exercises. Again agreeing with the fact that bands fit easily in a bag if you travel and why not do both, for under 100 you can get bands and a set of weights very cost-effective I would say. Great video, just look adjustable dumbbells as they are way more useful than fixed weight dumbbells which I agree you can't change resistance with.

[@joelhenry4643]

How do you do progressive training with the bands? Are there any books on the subject or resources you recommend?

[@joelhenry4643]

@jaleesa00 wonderful thanks.

[@achilleveccia1449]

RB are the only thing positive in my life that emerged during the pandemic. They were an absolute amazing discovery. No driving to gym , no other men's smell in the changing rooms , no driving back home. And on top of that I can carry them with me everywhere i go . I am actually training more often and more intensively than I did when I used to go to gym!

[@dougdonaho]

In 2005 I worked from home during the summer and just had 1 tube band that I could stand on and do a number of different exercises. I sold computer supplies over the phone and I would use my feet or my chair to hold the band while I did a variety of exercises. I really bulked up and I was able to work from 7:00am-2:00pm and then go hang at the pool. I could even go onto my patio and use the band when I didn’t go to the pool or if I was taking a short break. Man I had a tan. I can honestly say that I never felt or looked better in my life! Once I started noticing a difference in my body then I was hooked and it became a regular part of my day. Now that I’m older (58) I’m going to get me some bands and attempt to save my life. I have battled Crohn’s Disease since I was 26 yrs old and because of it I have numerous health issues. The main one is that I have stage IV Kidney Disease and it’s about to take my life. I have very low energy because of the Crohns so it won’t be easy but I remember how easy it seemed back in 2005 so maybe I can do it. I was younger and in remission then so we will see. If I think about it I’ll come back here and update this post. Wish me luck!

[@morgondagen]

good luck to you

[@joshg7949]

I love resistance bands. It has been an effective, and relatively easy way for me to regain confidence in my physical fitness. Very versatile when used appropriately.

[@MbahMu9829]

The only downside is the fear of the band snapping and hurting you...badly. I used the latex one for safety reasons. It's way more expensive but more resilient than the PU. Just make sure you ALWAYS check for cracks before working out if you use it regularly.

[@TrynagetJacked]

Muscle do not care what resistance comes from ie weights , bands , car ,log it will still cause stress/tension which will build muscle

[@PTProgress]

Exactly

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

I bought my resistance bands like 6 years ago and i still have and use them today. They're also cheaper than weights. Only thing with bands is that you have to fight the eccentric, so go slower on the way down.

[@TH-dg2mm]

The benefit to resistance bands to me is that you can use them outside. I can take them to a park and workout on the grass and feel the sun. It's a much more human experience than a gym full of strangers all pretending like everyone else doesn't even exist.

[@jimjim2822]

Thanks for this… excellent explanation of the theory and physics of using bands. I workout with free weights at my gym 4 days a week. On my “off” days I use my bands at home. The workout I get at the gym is very good. The band workout is excellent! Thanks again👍

[@rob-time]

I am 60. A couple of years ago and at 5'9" I was only 118 pounds. I got myself some bands and put them to use. I started to see results fairly quickly. It was unlike using weights and much easier to use, which made me want to use them more, which I did. Now, I am now 160 lbs and I look and feel great!

[@lennisjones4178]

How long did it take to put on all that weight? I need help in trying to put some on.

[@rob-time]

@@lennisjones4178 It's going to take a while. It was a little over a year and a half for me to get where I am, but I noticed the gains as they gradually came. The key is consistency. Forget everything you see on KZbin etc. I simply did arm curls, pulldowns, and some shoulder stuff EVERYDAY and I started to see change in about a month. Dedicate at least a half hour to an hour every day to working on your body. One other thing I do, which probably didn't hurt is to have a big breakfast everyday, without fail. I have eggs, toast (with pb/j) bacon, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola. Lots of protein in that meal. Try it out and best of luck!

[@ItCantRainForever2]

Thanks for your video. I'm almost 50 wow and it's good to hear about that study. I can't wait to get back in shape. Lol

[@EliteAstro_OfficialChannel]

I train legs pretty heavy in the gym, but my quads never get sore. I recently couldn't get to the gym and trained legs at home with bands, my Quads were sore for 2 days. Not sure why that is.

[@axel._.4192]

So I was told that you have to know how to “sell” why your patient needs a certain number of appointments (I honestly don’t know if I word that correctly, hope it makes sense) Can you make a video of that or tips about that

[@mizile1486]

Chances of getting injured are less compared to lifting weights, which is good in the long-term to try stay injury free

[@dorisrosa62]

I had these bands bought them at a exercise equipment store, later using them the red one snap off almost hitting my face, since then never again trust them.. how could this happen???

[@mohammadhafizul7697]

I want to ask a question, what about the noodle-shaped resistance band , is it resistant ?

[@zenf5396]

So if one is keen on starting to work out in their 50s, are resistance bands all I’d need? Do I buy dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells too?

[@jablot5054]

Any form of resistance training is good for you. I use these every day along with yoga . I used to be into power lifting and free weights when i was younger but im now paying the price with worn out joints. Mobility is the key.

[@quavonhall7050]

Did you gain muscle mass?

[@lindaritter1343]

Great video I have just had a MUA on my new knee and I am using my sons bands hope I am using them right 😮

[@alfredoalmeida6754]

Tenho 55 anos e á um mês comprei uma banda e faço apenas 3 dias por semana 1 hora por dia. O certo é que o corpo está diferente, com mais músculo e mais definido e sem qualquer problema nas articulações. Aconselho. Abraço desde Aveiro 🇵🇹

[@Makiaveliiste]

Hello, thank you for your video. Can you tell me how you did the magnifying glass effect at 1:51? I really like it ! Thank you very much

[@trrra]

The biggest problems with resistance bands are: - you don't know if you are improving or not, if you are gaining strength or not - there's no way you can properly train the lower body. How do you replace 100kg / 200lbs of resistance for a squat?

[@publiccomment4895]

Lol, that’s not even as issue😂. 1. Yes you can, you just need to do progressive overload. Just make sure you go with as heavy resistance as you can. Then when you feel like it’s easy for you, then increase the resistance by adding more bands. 2. Yes you train your lower body with resistance bands. There are loop bands that exerts more than 100 lbs. so if you want to do 200 lbs. then just use two 100lbs bands. It’s obvious that you haven’t use bands. But remember, it shouldnt matter what type of “weight” you use. You can use dumbbells, plates or even bucket of water. As long as you do progressive overload you will get stronger

[@thousandaireradio3199]

Well put and informative. Thumbs up lad 👍

[@YWUBHYD]

Awesome information! Can you work out every muscle group with these tube bands? How much less can you do with them than the flat ones? And why are the flat ones better? Thanks!

[@ls-kk4pq]

I am using resistance. Ands that attached to a hook on my door. It may be the best exercise I have done in 10 years! I am in control. I can control the tension just by slight movements away from the door to the side of the door I loveresistance bands I am a total fan of them!

[@thomasowens5824]

YES ....They do !! I am 61 and mix bands and weights now.

[@abdelmoumen14]

Hello guys, hope y'all doing good. I want to ask you about the resistance bands and i can buy just one, anyway what resistance band should i get the 15kg one or the 25kg? , btw i want to build muscle with it and use it for the pull up bar at same time, thanks.

[@bndgym.trainer1978]

Hi Abdel, I am exclusively training with bands. So my advice to buy bands from experience would be: at the beginning, invest in 3-4 bands, from light to medium / heavy. For most bands available in the internet that would mean the bands from "red" to "black" to "purple". If you want you can buy a "green" as well, but not as a must have for a beginner. These bands are the ones you will use most often. If they start getting too light, then you can add a "red" to a "purple" for instance and thereby sum up / increase the resistance. Hope that helped. Btw: you can check out more on my IG (same user name).

[@abdelmoumen14]

@@bndgym.trainer1978 thank you so much bro really appreciate it and i'll follow you right now on your ig 🙏🏻

[@bndgym.trainer1978]

@@abdelmoumen14 Great, any questions you are welcomed! Just DM on IG

[@tonjalittlejohn73]

I just got some resistance bands and loving it

[@dan_mer]

And the best part, for us over 40, is that there is almost impossible to injure your joints using resistance bands. I've already worn out 3 sets of bands.

[@superlyger]

The Ultimate Warrior used to commit to his rehab with bands way back in the day.

[@Carlos72797]

Safety? I’m 60 and increasing my resistance training. I’m concerned about losing control of free weights. I can use machines at a gym or bands at home.

[@seifu8318]

Resistance band is my warm up

[@pje6882]

i don't have any problems working my upper body with band its the lower body that I'm conflicted about. Any ideas ?

[@publiccomment4895]

Use a platform. There’s a lot of videos on here that can help you

[@Andrea20245]

Hello Tim came across your channel. I've just noticed this video is a year back. . Just wondering are you still on u tube. Just bought resistance bands. Trying to get fit so hope you have other videos. Just bad with technology. Thank you.

[@jimfort1766]

Will these bands tone and build muscle? Or do you need weights to add some muscle mass?

[@Chris1878e]

Anything using resistance will ton and build muscle, you won't get as big as some people who use weights

[@JerryMungo]

Is there any benefit from using a bar with resistance bands like the X30 bar or the Harambe Ststem?

[@publiccomment4895]

Yes, it mimics the gym equipment. Makes it easier to workout with

[@jg7653]

Very interesting and useful video! I bought an elastic band some time ago but I have never used it. After summer I’d like to attend a boxing course for beginners. I’m 40 years old. I have a question: is elastic band useful for preparing for my course? How many times per week Should I use the band for my workout? Thanks Tim for your advice.

[@gopalakrishnanpremalatha7447]

Great video, clearly explained..thanknuou

[@simonrankin9177]

Good young man ,well said and so true...

[@7kerrylee]

I'm glad I found your video!!!

[@lenivyivarenik]

Could you please recommend a video of workout with these bands?

[@skincraftorganicsllc8537]

Great informative video - thank you!! :)

[@cw9515]

They are great for active recovery