Training with band resistance is a great way to keep your strength while challenging yourself in new ways during your workouts.
Band resisted exercises have been used for a long time to create a unique mode of resistance as you move through the range of motion. As you press into the band, it lengthens and gets more challenging as you go. Additionally, on the return of your exercise, you have to fight to control against the pull of the band pulling you back to the start position.
In the following videos, I review many of the different ways that you can get more out of your band resisted exercises while at home:
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If you haven’t seen our Band Workout Guide, you can check it out by clicking HERE! This 3-day a week, 4-week band workout guide is designed for all ages and skill levels. Each day includes time for warm-up and recovery, plus a variety of full-body exercises to improve your lower- and upper-body strength, core stability, metabolic conditioning, flexibility, and more.
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Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT spent 6 seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and is the founder of TD Athletes Edge. He is nationally renowned for his evidence-based and scientific approach to fitness, training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
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