Can an elastic band work all over the body?

Elasticity has several characteristics: almost no weight and volume problems, easy to carry; not affected by gravity, multi-directional movement; different pounds, can be trained separately for large and small muscle groups. In addition, elastic band training has high safety and can be used for any age. It can be used in rehabilitation, stretching, and exercise for the elderly.

For those who have no previous exercise experience, it is a good way to start with an elastic band to increase the amount of exercise; as for those who have experience, they can use the elastic band to train small muscle groups to reduce compensation and muscle imbalances.

Before starting to introduce how to use the elastic band for full-body training, it is recommended that you step on one end with your foot and pull the elastic band with one hand. The lower-quality elastic band may be broken because of this, so inspection procedures are indispensable. Before training, please do a full warm-up, climbing steps, skipping rope, and running are all fine. The purpose is to increase the body temperature and prevent the muscles from being too stiff, which is not conducive to exercise. Remember that when using the exercise resistance band, because the tension always exists and the direction of movement is easy to shift, in addition to focusing on control, you should also slow down the speed of each movement to avoid the elastic band rebounding vigorously. Then for each muscle group, provide the training method of elastic band.

1. Push-ups

Main training area: chest

Wrap the band around your body, press it under your palms, and do a push-up.

2. Seated rowing

Main training area: back

Sit with your feet straight and slightly apart, and place the elastic band on the soles of your feet. Row with the elbows back and the back.

3. Lateral raise

Main training area: deltoid

Step on the bottom of the band and grip the band crosswise, raising your hands to your sides like wings.

4. Squat

Main training area: legs

Step on the fitness gear resistance bands with your feet shoulder-width apart, hold the elastic band with both hands in front of your shoulders, and squat repeatedly.

5. Supine Glute Press

Main training area: buttocks

Fold the band in half and place it over your hips for resistance. Raise your hips repeatedly.

6. Lunge + bicep curl

Main training parts: legs, biceps

Feet forward and backward in a lunge, holding the good quality resistance bands with both hands. Squat while doing bicep curls.

7. Tri-Head Stretch

Main Muscle Worked: Triceps

Step on the cross training elastic band with one foot, hold the elastic band with one hand and pull up, bending and extending the elbow.

As mentioned earlier, the elastic band can also assist in the training of small muscle groups, especially the "rotational muscle group". It can strengthen the stability of the shoulder joint, make the shoulder stronger, and reduce related injuries.

In principle, there is no age threshold for elastic band training. If there are elderly people in the family who want to exercise, they can use the light resistance of elastic bands to get started, improve their willingness to exercise and gradually increase the amount of exercise. It's windy and rainy outside, and you can do elastic band training at home. Even when you go out, go abroad, or go on a business trip, wearing a set of elastic belts can reduce the anxiety of "no exercise will be uneasy".

So, stop ignoring this thin strap, which has more training value than we thought.