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Tension band exercise

shans34
shans34 Posts: 535 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What's everyone's thoughts on toning and gaining muscle mass by using tension bands? I don't have weights so I follow a YouTube routine with tension bands.

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Sometimes it can work. It depends on the exercises done, and whether the resistance is challenging enough. Which routine are you following?
  • shans34
    shans34 Posts: 535 Member
    I follow a 30 mins YouTube video that is full body with tension bands
  • STEVE142142
    STEVE142142 Posts: 867 Member
    Tension bands or resistance bands are a good starting point. I've done P90X using them and they do work. The only issue is you won't get the full resistance on the whole movement. I'm currently doing P90X in the gym with free weights and I do notice a difference as far as using free weights.

    If it's in your budget get a set of adjustable weights. If not the resistance bands are better then nothing else
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    For my journey through all ten rungs of the Power 90 Series Ladder, I splurged last year on a set of Ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbells in the 75 lb range. It was worth it. Really & truly. I am set to acquire the 120 lb upgrade as well sometime this year.
  • kclaar11
    kclaar11 Posts: 162 Member
    I only have bands as well, and they are much better than doing nothing at all. I do P90X every morning as well a workout schedule with them at night. Just keep resistance high just like you would with free weights; they can definitely make a difference
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