Expanders and their application.
You might think that they are designed for the elderly or for those who are recovering from injuries – people who are temporarily or even unable to lift weights. No, they are created for those who are engaged in physical exercises and are looking for new ways to gain strength through strength training.Advantages of exercises with an expander
Regardless of whether you use super-bands or old expanders, the benefits of doing exercises with elastic bands are largely the same.
Transportation
The belts are light and easy to transport. Just roll up a few expanders and throw them into a sports bag - so you will have the equipment for strength training, wherever you are.
Effectiveness
The resistance of the expander increases as it continues to stretch, with the greatest resistance at the end of each exercise. The use of expanders is more effective and safer, so the risk of injury is reduced.
Mobility
The belts can be moved in such directions that the weights cannot be moved. Gravity is an integral factor that cannot be ignored when lifting weights. For example, it will be difficult for you to perform a heavy dumbbell or barbell press from the chest while standing in an upright position. Gravity will pull the weight of a barbell or dumbbell to the floor when you stretch your elbows in front of your chest, and you simply won't be able to lift the same weight (or work on the right muscle groups) because of physics.
The resistance bands are different. Even the most powerful expanders are lightweight - as long as one side of the tape is secured, you can easily perform a chest press standing up, stretching the tape to create resistance, instead of relying on gravity. This means that the movement patterns and exercises that you can perform with expanders are almost limitless.
Versatility
Tapes can be used both during strength training and during mobility training-expanders are suitable for more than one type of exercise. They can also increase the difficulty of anaerobic strength exercises, such as sprints and jumps, and agility exercises. Again, the possibilities are almost limitless.
Facilitating more complex exercises
Most of the tapes have the resistance shown printed on them. A written number or word for resistance ("light" or "heavy") will even help you to facilitate some exercises. For example, a tape that provides 10 kg of resistance during strength exercises effectively helps you during pull-ups, reducing your body weight by 10 kg.
How to choose an expander
When buying expanders, consider the following:
* The colors and markings of the resistance provided are not standardized. Each brand has its own color coding system to indicate different resistance levels. And the resistance levels vary from brand to brand. When buying, pay attention to the color marking and resistance levels.
* Use several different tapes. Since different muscle groups are usually stronger than others (for example, the quadriceps are usually stronger than the biceps), it is useful to have several different bands on hand for training the whole body. It would be a good idea to buy tapes with light, medium and heavy resistance, so that the training is more effective.
* Long belts can be attached to vertical or horizontal racks. Simply wrap the tape around a horizontal rack (such as a crossbar) or around a vertical rack (such as a gym rack), then pull one side through the other side (forming a knot) until it is securely fastened. This way you can perform many exercises that usually require a cable system, for example, biceps arm bends, triceps push-ups and sitting deadlifts.
Result
Expanders-resistance bands-are a universal option for almost any type of training. You should definitely think about using them if you are looking for a new way to increase your strength, other than strength training. In addition to versatility, expanders are also a safer, as well as a compact option, and you can always have them on hand in stock for different cases.
