IF YOU’RE trying to gain muscle, your first instinct may be to head to the gym and hit the weight rack. And while lifting will never go out of style (in our humble opinion), we’re here to tell you that’s not the only way to build strength. If you’re short on gear—or even just want to shake things up—it’s time to add resistance bands to your training arsenal.
The best resistance bands are affordable, compact and easy to use on the go, and above all, they’re one of the most versatile strength accessories in the game. Adding a resistance band into your routine can be as simple as integrating it into your bodyweight warm up, or looping it onto a kettlebell to add a little extra heat to a set of swings.
“We can take exercises that you’re already doing right now, utilize bands and improve the ability of that exercise to stimulate muscle growth because we’re introducing new stress at different points in the range of motion as we manipulate the strength curves,” strength coach and Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S, shared in a recent YouTube video where he demoed his 11 favorite
resistance band moves to build bigger legs.
Of course, there are tons of different types of resistance bands out there, from closed loop bands, thick latex bands, bands with handles, and ones that use anchors to attach to your door. Depending on the thickness, they also provide different levels of resistance, meaning that not every band workout is for light weights.
Looking to purchase some new resistance bands to add into your workout? Here are our top 10 picks.
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