What do you guys think?
Resistance bands vs free weights
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I came in here to shyt on this and after a minute I started to post my original thoughts. I thought he was gonna say shyt that he didn’t say. Like get rid of weights.
Based on the things he said I agree with him 100%. Good vid op.
Based on the things he said I agree with him 100%. Good vid op.
Could get through all of it but he did mention or hint at using multiple things. You can’t not agree with that. My only other thoughts:
Ultimately it depends on the individual but I think the value of free weights being your initial base is the ability to track progress. It’s kind of like tracking calories do you have to do it forever? No but having that initial base is critical for any fitness plan IMO.
Ultimately it depends on the individual but I think the value of free weights being your initial base is the ability to track progress. It’s kind of like tracking calories do you have to do it forever? No but having that initial base is critical for any fitness plan IMO.
Could get through all of it but he did mention or hint at using multiple things. You can’t not agree with that. My only other thoughts:
Ultimately it depends on the individual but I think the value of free weights being your initial base is the ability to track progress. It’s kind of like tracking calories do you have to do it forever? No but having that initial base is critical for any fitness plan IMO.
I wonder if he started only with bands or did he build his base with free weights.
Ultimately it depends on the individual but I think the value of free weights being your initial base is the ability to track progress. It’s kind of like tracking calories do you have to do it forever? No but having that initial base is critical for any fitness plan IMO.
I wonder if he started only with bands or did he build his base with free weights.
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dora_da_destroyer
Master Baker
Bands can be a good complement - high volume training. And they’re great if you’re traveling.
What brand do you guys recommend...?
Carolina Slim
Superstar
I have a Bodylastics set of bands; they're pretty good. I also picked up this band strength training program called the X3 Bar. I had seen ads on Facebook and IG, and at first I was very skeptical, especially at the price point. I had hurt my shoulder using my Powerblock dumbbells, and hadn't touched them in a while. So on a whim I said "screw it", and sold the Powerblocks on Craigslist. With that money I bought the X3. I've been pleasantly surprised. The creator claims that you won't need a gym membership after purchasing it, and some other customers have said that they've given up their gym memberships. But I use mine along with going to the gym.
DonKnock
KPJ Gonna Save Us
I've started incorporating bands in alot of stuff I do, particularly shoulder capsule work because I had a shoulder injury and I wanted to focus on the stability of the joint.
The definitely are a very effective tool if you know how to incorporate them.
WRT the video, the biggest thing I think he touches on that I agree with is time under tension and tension through the full range of motion.
The definitely are a very effective tool if you know how to incorporate them.
WRT the video, the biggest thing I think he touches on that I agree with is time under tension and tension through the full range of motion.
Carolina Slim
Superstar
Dude has a resistance band company that he's founded called Undersun. He mentions quite frequently now that he didn't go to the gym and does most of his work with the bands.
Resistance bands is the new hustle for fitness influencers. Especially women
MischievousMonkey
Gor bu dëgër
I love resistance bands and made gains with it