Take the example of the deadlift : the maximum tension occurs at the beginning of the movement, when you start to lift the bar while still on the ground. The position at this time is not ideal with strong tension on the lower back. If you perform the deadlift movement with the elastic bands, it's the opposite: easy at first, the tension will come gradually to start working when you have adopted a more stable position.
Support for strength exercises
On the contrary, rubber bands can also be used to relieve weight or help a movement. This is the case, for example, for push-ups, dips or pull-ups that you can do with elastic bands as support. This will make movement easier and allow the user to gradually increase their strength in order to improve.
This bodybuilding accessory is also useful for going even further in your workouts at home. Weight bands can help you get more reps when you train on your parallel dip bars or pull-up bar. Then, once your muscles are accustomed to this new stress, you can gradually increase the resistance.
Find out more: 6 variations of shoulder push-ups that increase your strength
Variety of strength exercises and workouts
You work the whole body: your back, your shoulders, your pecs, your arms, your legs, your abs... Whatever your level and your goals, elastic resistance bands allow you to perform a multitude of bodybuilding exercises.
You will only need to equip yourself with different more or less resistant models, and different hooks that will allow you to attach the rubber bands everywhere.
Training where you want, when you want
One of the big advantages that comes to mind is that you can carry them everywhere: at home, in a park, in a hotel,...
Weight training elastics are perfect for those who have to move regularly or those who wish to continue to have a physical activity when they are traveling
Very light and compact, the rubber bands allow you to continue training wherever you are.
Limited risk of injury
With progressive tension, muscle tension is more natural with elastic bands since it is weak at the beginning of the movement and increases from the moment the position allows you to develop maximum strength.
The benefit is that there is less stress on the joints and sensitive parts such as the lower back to considerably limit the risk of injury.
A very reasonable price
The price is also part of the advantages of resistance bands. Even if you will find some at very low prices, you have to focus on quality.
You will find very good bodybuilding rubber bands for 10 to 15 euros, but the best and the most economical in the end is still to take a complete kit. You can find them around 40 to 50 euros which are of very good quality.
Which bodybuilding elastic to choose?
According to your level
The choice of your elastic band depends on your level of toning. There are 3 kinds of resistance for elastic bands:
- Light resistance: both for beginners and experienced athletes, for the "upper body" area or for exercises performed during pilates.
- The medium resistance: for experienced practitioners and exercises dedicated to the "lower body" area.
- The Tough Resistance: For Strength Experts. The elastic bands will be used in exercises dedicated to the "lower body" area such as squats.
You will also find a load equivalent in the complete elastic resistance band kits. This will allow you to start with a low resistance and increase as you go along with your resistance training.
Also read: 5 essential exercises of the back row with elastic
According to your practice
The choice of your elastic band also depends on your practice.
Are you taking your first steps in muscle building? Opt for mini rubber bands. Offered in packs, they allow you to alternate gentle movements and more intense movements and vary over 3 levels of difficulty.
Ideal for gradually toning your lower body, they are also: compact, easy to carry, economical... We bet you won't be able to live without them any longer! At the gym, at home, or on the go, these resistance bands go with you everywhere.
Do you want to progress in muscle building and strengthen your whole body? Choose elastic bands with handles instead. Versatile and very effective, you can use them in many situations: advanced muscle strengthening exercises, injury rehabilitation, stretching, relaxation, pilates sequences... Strengthening your arms and legs is done in a synchronized and symmetrical way.Your body builds muscle in depth and harmoniously
Do you want to accentuate the work on the back and upper body? Then elastic resistance bands are the ones for you. Thanks to their handles, handling is easy and comfortable. You will appreciate the plastic sheath around the elastic which allows you to put your feet on it and adjust the elastic easily if necessary.
We particularly recommend this sports elastic to work the "upper body" area in depth: upper back, arms, shoulders... But thigh and gluteal exercises are also possible with these resistance bands.
Depending on the material
The choice of an elastic band depends particularly on the material used for its manufacture. For more safety, it is advisable to opt for a durable and very resistant material such as latex. Some athletes use synthetic rubber. However, for ecological and safety reasons, it is better to limit yourself to latex.
Remember that synthetic rubber is not recyclable. In addition, its level of resistance is nothing compared to latex.
Also read: Top 8 bodybuilding exercises with a rubber band
Superhuman Fit elastic resistance bands for your strength training
To best support every athlete and bodybuilder in their process of gaining muscle or losing weight, Fit Superhuman elastic resistance bands are made for you!
We wanted to design the best resistance bands in terms of quality/price ratio on the French market. You no longer need to pay for a gym membership and you can finally focus on your muscle performance by simply training at home or in a park or even at your vacation spot. Thanks to its compact carrying bag, you can easily carry them anywhere.
With these resistance bands, you can perform more than 100 exercises to strengthen your whole body, shape and refine your figure. You can modulate the resistance from 5 to 75 kg to adapt the difficulty to your level. The door anchors allow you to perform all upper body exercises with a simple door and the handles are very comfortable to relieve and protect your joints. This elastic model is ideal for your strength training program with elastic!
To find out more: 5 exercises with rubber bands, to gain efficiency!
In summary
Bodybuilding rubber bands have become an essential accessory. They attack the muscles and joints less than the different loads with dumbbells or bars. The risk of injury is reduced and it helps to keep you motivated. They are easily transportable, inexpensive and easy to use. But to choose them well, you have to pay attention to a certain number of criteria: quality, level, practicality, material, price,...
That's why we recommend the Superhuman Fit Elastic Resistance Bands, specially designed to tick all the boxes of the best strength training accessory that can adapt to all profiles and all exercises.
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