Super bands are long, strong resistance bands used for upper and lower body training, with a variety of resistance levels. They can be used for push-ups, squats, bicep curls, and more. Incorporating them into a workout increases heart rate and reduces the risk of injury compared to weightlifting equipment. Resistance training improves health and reduces the effects of aging. Choosing the correct width is key for an effective workout.
A super band is a long, very strong resistance band used for upper and lower body training. The bands come in a variety of resistance levels ranging from those suitable for beginners to those used by heavyweight athletes. Incorporating these bands into a workout exercise causes an increase in heart rate as body weight is used against them. The most common exercise routines performed with the use of a super band are push-ups and assisted push-ups.
Bands vary by thickness and width. The Beginner Super Band is 3/16-inch (0.5 cm) thick and 0.5-inch (1.3 cm) wide, providing 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of resistance. Some of the exercises that benefit from its use are squats, bicep curls, lats, one-arm presses and rows, as well as sit-ups. The 1 inch (2.5 cm) band is the next level and is recommended for experienced strength trainers. The resistance level is 50 pounds (22.6 kg). Using this super band enhances the effects of exercises like compound rows, chest presses, upright rows, and rotations.
Offering 75 pounds (34 kg) of resistance, the 1.75-inch (4.4 cm) super band is only recommended for very strong athletes looking to increase endurance for exercises such as dead lifts, explosive pulls, and stationary endurance runs. The same routines benefit from the use of the 2.5-inch (6.4 cm) resistance band, but this level is only suitable for super heavyweight athletes, with 100 pounds (45.3 kg) of resistance. Shortening or lengthening the bands changes the tension and consequently the level of difficulty.
Super Bands can be incorporated into any training program with the goal of reducing fat and becoming more toned. Resistance training can be used in the pursuit of good health, as it improves endocrine and immune function, increases bone density, and maintains muscle mass. The effect of aging is also reduced as resistance training increases strength. Because Super Bands are lightweight and easy to transport compared to dumbbells, athletes can take them wherever they want to train.
The movements required in the use of resistance bands compared to dumbbells and weightlifting gym equipment are smoother, with less chance of injury. The key to an effective workout is choosing the correct width, one that is neither too easy nor too hard for your fitness level.
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