What are the best uses for resistance bands or resistance cables?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Zaryu, Jun 12, 2012.


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  1. Zaryu

    Zaryu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I just bought some resistance bands and I've been looking for different ways to use them. I have to say I enjoy using them. I just find it fun. But I'm not exactly sure how I should use them. Are they better to improve speed, flexibility or endurance?

    I was thinking of using them to compliment the workouts I do with weights. For example the days I do back and biceps, also use the resistance cables for back and biceps at the end of the workout.

    All advices and useful information welcomed :good
    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. cutthroat22

    cutthroat22 New Member Full Member

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    I also just bought some, look them up on YouTube, so many things to do with them, great for days you can't make the gym.
     
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  3. MrSmall

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    external rotations, face pulls, band pullaparts

    excellent shoulder prehabilitation exercises for boxing, and anyone else.
     
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  4. Zaryu

    Zaryu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thanks for the responses. I have been looking for videos and articles on different work outs and how to use them. My main concern is what's it best for? I may be wrong, but I don't think they're the best strenghting tool. Are they better fitted for speed, or just to compliment your working out regimen with stabilizing exercises?
     
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  5. cutthroat22

    cutthroat22 New Member Full Member

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    I think they are great for shoulder workouts, side and front raises are really only done with fairly low weights, I personally use 10-12kg when doing them but i'm finding it a lot harder with resistance bands rather than weights, It feels like i'm lifting about 15-16kgs.

    For the guys who are into just aesthetics they are great to get a pre pump on before the beach, certainly beats taking actual weights in your case.
     
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  6. bbqbarnes

    bbqbarnes Member Full Member

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    I'm not s fan personaly just feels off for me, but I have freinds who swear by them. You can really do about any work out with them and there are plenty of videos on YouTube of exercises you can do.
     
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  7. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lGTXmNBdwQ[/ame]
     
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  8. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6gKQrrrDIo[/ame]
     
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  9. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDTZLH0iGTg[/ame]
     
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  10. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WScy2GqIEyE[/ame]
     
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  11. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A Few :good
     
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  12. Zaryu

    Zaryu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good stuff guys thanks. I think I will mostly use them for speed, shoulder, and when on the road.
     
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  13. Zaryu

    Zaryu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm a little dissapointed with the resistance cables. I was really enjoying them but it already broke :twisted:

    However, I think I'll just buy another one. Later on I'll probably order some resistance cables online which are supposed to be of better quality.
     
    Zaryu, Jun 27, 2012
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  14. cutthroat22

    cutthroat22 New Member Full Member

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    I got mine from TK maxx, should have been 22 quid and they were 6quid with three different strengths
     
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  15. Jdsm

    Jdsm Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I saw the thread title to come in here and post Scrap's youtube channel, but he's already posted a few videos :D

    I think I'll pick some up. I'll have a look around for some reasonably prices ones next week.
     
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