simple tip if you are using Bands on resistance days
The_Dude
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I meant to post this yesterday but forgot which isn't surprising since the tip is one I forgot from my last time doing P90X until yesterday lol.
First time I did P90X I was following the form exactly for band use that I saw in the video's and since I was doing a LOT of wakeboarding at the time I had really strong biceps. So I quickly maxed out the green band and ordered a black one and while I get some use out of the black one I didn't need it yet.
Here is the tip. For a lot of the moves where you need to stand on the band use two feet! Yup that simple. This is especially helpful in arms & shoulders moves with all of the different curling based moves. This allows you to significantly and safely increase the resistance while also making it more comfortable (less rubbing of the band against your body).
An example is that regular standing curls the move demonstrated on the video is to step forward and have your rear foot standing on the band and do your curls. Instead stand with your feel shoulder width or hips width apart but side by side with the band under both feet. You effectively shorten the band while moving the pinch point more directly under your arms.
Let me know if that didn't make sense
Bring it!
First time I did P90X I was following the form exactly for band use that I saw in the video's and since I was doing a LOT of wakeboarding at the time I had really strong biceps. So I quickly maxed out the green band and ordered a black one and while I get some use out of the black one I didn't need it yet.
Here is the tip. For a lot of the moves where you need to stand on the band use two feet! Yup that simple. This is especially helpful in arms & shoulders moves with all of the different curling based moves. This allows you to significantly and safely increase the resistance while also making it more comfortable (less rubbing of the band against your body).
An example is that regular standing curls the move demonstrated on the video is to step forward and have your rear foot standing on the band and do your curls. Instead stand with your feel shoulder width or hips width apart but side by side with the band under both feet. You effectively shorten the band while moving the pinch point more directly under your arms.
Let me know if that didn't make sense
Bring it!
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Great tip! I learned to stand with both feet and do a lil loop to shorten the length and give a tighter resistance. It does make a difference. I'm not ready for the green and black bands yet. lol I'm still trying to get used to the pink, magenta, and red ones!
You KILLED the bands, though. lol Good job!
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