Equipment

Resistance Bands

Elastic bands that provide variable resistance for exercises.

Resistance bands are elastic tubes or flat bands providing resistance that increases as they stretch. They can supplement or replace free weights, provide accommodating resistance on barbell lifts, assist pull-ups, or add mobility work. Bands are portable, affordable, and versatile training tools.

Examples

Loop bands for legs
Tube bands with handles
Adding to barbell lifts

Related Terms

Accommodating Resistance

Using bands or chains to match resistance to the strength curve.

Mobility

The ability to move a joint actively through its full range of motion with control.

Exercises using resistance bands

20 exercises in the library use resistance bands.

Band Good Morning (Pull Through)

Powerlifting · Bands

Band Hip Adductions

Strength · Bands

Band Pull Apart

Strength · Bands

Band Skull Crusher

Strength · Bands

Bench Press - With Bands

Strength · Bands

Calf Raises - With Bands

Strength · Bands

Cross Over - With Bands

Strength · Bands

External Rotation with Band

Strength · Bands

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