Including legs, core, back, chest, shoulders, and arms.
This article was originally published on 11 March 2021 at https://bit.ly/how-to-use-bands.
In my article The Best At Home Gym Equipment I ranked resistance bands as the number one best buy for strength training.
For many, this was surprising.
They wonder… Are resistance bands effective at building muscle? How do resistance bands compare to free weights, like dumbbells and barbells? What are the best resistance band exercises?
In this article I answer each of these questions.
And as a bonus I’ll give you three resistance band workouts you can do at home, including exercise illustrations, recommended reps, and sets.
So, stay tune.
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Do resistance bands actually work?
YES! And there is research to prove it.
A meta-analysis of eight different research studies in SAGE Open Medicine found resistance band training was able to promote similar strength gains as conventional resistance training (e.g., weight machines, dumbbells). (1)
