Single Arm Row with Resistance Band

Single Arm Row with Resistance Band

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Back

Switch up your single arm row with a resistance band instead of using dumbbells or cables in order to add a new dynamic to your load of resistance!

Main Muscles: Latissimus Dorsi, Rear Deltoids, Biceps

Key Points:

  • Attach the band to a stable apparatus
  • Keep your chest high, back straight and shoulders back
  • Take a square stance and hold the band with your arm extended
  • Pull towards your waist while twisting your torso
  • Use a slow, controlled movement when returning your arm back into the extended position
  • Use full range of motion
  • Train both sides evenly

 

Decline Push-Ups

Decline Push-Ups

by | Apr 2, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Chest

Decline push-ups can be used to develop the upper pectorals, anterior deltoids and triceps muscles. Watch the video below to learn how to progress decline push-ups from a beginners into an advanced move.

Main Muscles: Upper pectorals, anterior deltoids, triceps

Key Points:

  • Keep your back straight and core tight
  • Your hands should be flat on the floor and just outside of your nipple line
  • Elevate your feet, or thighs onto a chair, or box, so that you are facing down in a declined position
  • Lower your chest to the floor and squeeze your pecs when driving yourself upwards
  • Lock your elbows at the top

 

Overhead Squats in Resistance Band

Overhead Squats in Resistance Band

by | Apr 2, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Legs, Exercises - Unique

 

Doing squats with a resistance band engages the muscles differently than with weights in the sense that the band produces more resistance as it continues stretch. With weights, such as dumbbells and barbells, the resistance remains the same throughout the repetition because you only have to work against gravity.

Targeted Muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings. Quadriceps

Key Points:

  • Keep your back arched, feet flat and core tight
  • Stand on the band so that it is under both of your heels
  • Hold the band overhead with a wide grip – outside of shoulder width
  • Squat ass-to-the-grass using full range of motion
  • Drive your heels through the floor to ascend