One of the keys to improving performance in training is having good muscles that allow you to work on strength and endurance. This does not mean that you have to spend long hours in the gym doing super sophisticated exercises and countless repetitions. In fact, you can improve your fitness with just one accessory: elastic bands.
What type of elastic bands exist?
There are different types of elastic bands that serve to improve various aspects. In this post we are going to focus on two types: latex elastic bands and fabric elastic bands. Elastic bands , generally made of latex , are the ones that have gained the most popularity in recent years . They are a perfect accessory to add intensity to workouts and improve physical condition. These bands allow you to perform practically any exercise. Furthermore, due to their resistance, they are a fundamental support accessory in Cross Training . Who hasn't started doing pull-ups with rubber bands?What are elastic bands used for?
Elastic bands allow us to achieve various objectives focused on improving our condition during training.- Muscle toning . Often, thanks to their resistance, they are often used instead of dumbbells, bars or plates.
- Help with exercises . As we have mentioned previously, they can be used to help in different Cross Training exercises such as pull-ups or muscle ups.
- Increased resistance . They can be included in some exercises to increase resistance and add difficulty, such as bench presses or push-ups.
- Stretch your muscles . Very often we forget the important role of stretching exercises. It is very important to have a good stretching routine to avoid injuries that prevent us from continuing to train with intensity 5 exercises with latex elastic bands
5 exercises with latex elastic bands
✅ Deadlift
We will take the rubber by the ends, we will place it on the ground and we will step in the middle. We will perform the dead meso movement taking advantage of the resistance of the rubber.
✅Face Pull
We sat on the floor. We take the elastic band and pass it over the heels (the more stretched the legs are, the greater the resistance and, therefore, the greater the difficulty). Bring the band towards your face while pulling your back.
✅ Chest pull
We start again from the ground. We hold the rubber on a door or a bar to fix one end and be able to pull. Depending on the level we can do it with one or both hands.
✅ Biceps curl
To perform this exercise, first we step on one side of the rubber and hold the other with both hands. We flex and stretch our arms making the complete journey. For greater intensity you can separate your legs slightly.
✅ Chest press
We put the rubber band behind our back and grab both ends. We push with both hands, keeping our back straight.
5 exercises with elastic fabric bands
✅ Squat
This exercise is a very effective basic. It consists of placing the resistance band above your knees and performing a squat. After a few repetitions you will see how the gluteus begins to burn. ✅ Monster Walk
The resistance band must be placed on the ankles. The exercise consists of taking steps taking advantage of the resistance of the tape. The longer the stride, the greater the intensity.
✅ Glute Bridge
Place the band above your knees. Rest your back on the floor with your legs bent slightly open and with the soles of your feet on the floor. Raise your hips, squeeze your glutes when you are up , and lower your hips. For greater intensity you can do an abduction.
✅ Glute kick
In a quadruped position and with the band above your knees, perform a back kick while tensing your glutes.
✅ Static lunge
This option can be done both statically and in motion. It consists of placing the band above your knees and performing a stride. Try doing this exercise in all its variations!
These are just a few exercises, but, without a doubt, there are countless movements in which you can include elastic bands. If you still do not have the necessary material to put these exercises into practice, we invite you to take a look at our online store, where you will find both these accessories and other mobility material that will help you improve in your training. If, on the other hand, you do not want to include material in your routines, you can also read our post Top 10 strength exercises that you can do at home . Don't forget to leave us your favorite exercise in the comments!
