Exercise Resistance Bands

Adding a resistance band set to your home gym can expand your exercise selection. Not only can it add new exercises to your workout, but it can add a new variation to barbell lifts and other resistance training movements.

Different Types of Resistance Bands

At Better Body Sports, we carry a variety of different resistance bands that each have their own unique benefits.

Tube Resistance Bands

These are the most common types of resistance bands you will see. They offer a safe way to begin resistance exercise since the weight is at its lightest point when the muscle is in a stretched position.

Since tube resistance bands come with handles, you can use them for common upper body exercises such as a shoulder raise and bicep curl. It is a great way to develop an initial level of strength if you are not yet ready for free weights or machines.

Elastic Resistance Power Bands

This is your best choice for heavy duty resistance band training and mobility work. Unlike resistance tubes, power bands have a heavy weight tension, allowing them to stretch with more force. People seeking to develop serious muscle strength and muscle hypertrophy commonly use power resistance bands to maximize their potential.

We can use a power band for resistance training as well as creating mobility in nearly every muscle group. You can create an entire resistance band workout with this fundamental piece of home gym equipment.

Mini Loop Bands

Also known as a booty band, this smaller version of a power band may appear to be less beneficial for strength training, but this is not the case. Because of its smaller size, we can use a looped band for a variety of lateral movement exercises.

Loop bands are great for developing the adductors, abductors, hips, and glute muscles. We can also use them during heavy leg exercises where you need to focus on preventing your knees from collapsing inward.

Different Resistance Level Band Sets

When you buy a set of workout bands, you will get a variety of resistances to fit any fitness level. Each has a specific color that makes it easy to identify which tool to use for a specific resistance band exercise.

Use light bands to train smaller muscle groups or with free weight to prevent as a method to prevent plateaus. These work well for the resistance band squat, bench press, and deadlift movements.

Heavy bands can provide assistance during exercises where you are not strong enough to perform it on your own. They work great for pull up and chin up movements.