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.
Add shoulder mass to your physique with the Kettle Bell Cuban Press. Guaranteed to fatigue all of the shoulder muscles at once, Cuban presses can get you dramatic results in a short space of time. I highly recommend adding these to your routine if you are looking to increase your personal best for the clean and press. The motion is very similar, so working from a seated position will improve the ability of your upper body to clean and press with good strength and technique. Keep your reps in the 5-10 range to increase mass and 10+ for toning.
Main Muscles: Trapezius (Upper), Deltoids, Rhomboids
Objectives:
Keep your back straight, chest high & core tight
Take a pronated grip (palms down) and drive your elbows up towards the ceiling in an explosive manner
Get your elbows up and under the kettle bells as quickly as possible so that you can catch them on the outside of your biceps
This one legged wood chop is designed to engage the deep muscles in your core and in/around the spine. Focus on balance and use a slow, controlled movement.
Main Muscles: Obliques & Inner Core
Key Points:
– Attach the resistance band to a stable apparatus such as a squat rack or cable machine
– Keep your core tight and chest high
– Stand on the leg that is closest to the post where the band is attached
– Extend your arms and lock your elbows with hands in front of your solar plexus
– Keep your head straight while twisting your body
– Draw a quarter circle around your body with your hands when twisting from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock and then 12 o’clock to 9 o’clock on the opposite side
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