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Power bands (also known as pull up bands, strength bands, super resistance bands, powerlifting bands or super exercise bands) are the perfect way to take your workout to the next level. Power resistance bands are very useful as an aid in practicing pull ups, but are also used to target a specific muscle group in exercises such as bench press, squats & deadlifts. These power bands are a great addition for powerlifting and a perfect fit for cross training.
As with all resistance bands, the sky is the limit! There are endless ways to use this set of power bands in your training regime. Simply put together your favourite exercises and get the best work out!
Advantages of power bands
Power bands are a popular tool for stretching and strengthening both upper and lower body muscles. The length of the power bands – 41 inch / 1 metre (105cm) long – makes them ideal for upper body exercises, as well as helping to stretch and strengthen large muscles of the lower body, such as the hips. Power bands also have the advantage that they can be used as training aids for a variety of exercises such as chin ups. On top of that, they are a great tool for strength development and explosive movements, as they can be tied around barbells and benches for squats and presses.
Resistance level of power bands:
- Power Band Light (red 7 – 30 kg*)
- Power Band Medium (green 11 – 35 kg*)
- Power Band Heavy (blue 23 – 55 kg*)
*Colours may vary due to availability (resistance level remains unchanged).
Power bands are suitable for:
- Forming and strengthening different muscle groups
- Mobility
- Stretching
- Dynamic warm-ups
- Resistance training
- Rehabilitation
- Home work-outs
- Cross training
Power Band exercises
Need some exercise inspiration? Give your squats, push ups, pull ups and kickbacks an extra dimension with power bands. They are also a good addition during powerlifting work-outs such as the bench press. The further you stretch a rubber band, the more resistance it offers. The exercise therefore becomes heavier the further you stretch it. You can use the power bands to work on your pull ups, muscle ups and chin ups. You are practising the movement even though you do not yet have the strength to perform sets the way you want to. You will be surprised how much technique it takes to do a decent pull up! Once you understand the technique, you can slowly increase your sets and switch to a lighter rubber band or no rubber band at all. You’ll have them down before you know it!
