Can You Build Muscle With Resistance Bands?

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You can build muscle with resistance bands, but they may not be the best option overall. Are/have you used resistance bands in your home workouts?
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0:00 Intro
0:08 Why use resistance bands?
1:50 Build muscle with resistance bands?
4:37 Why aren't resistance bands used more?
7:33 Should you use resistance bands?
9:05 What type of resistance bands to use?
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@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

The good old debate on whether or not resistance bands can build muscle. In my opinion, yes they can, but are they the most optimal option? That may depend on how you use them, and what you have available to you. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below. Buy Here: ► Resistance Bands: amzn.to/3DnPYAQ ► Resistance Bands Bar: amzn.to/3yk6oGt ► Quick Links (M10 3/8"): amzn.to/2UTuFFR ► Step Platform: amzn.to/3zpxWLR ► Adjustable Dumbbells: amzn.to/3Er0VSq Reviews: ► Resistance Bands: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJqSiraFzJrRimw.html ► Resistance Bands Bar: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iaiDhdipldHId2w.html ► Step Platform: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/psx1ldxyxrmqlHU.html ► Adjustable Dumbbells: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8x-rNmel5qRhmw.html Headphones: ► Over-ear Headphones: amzn.to/3g2j4f3 Free Content: ► Subscribe: gamerbody.com/youtube ► Workout: gamerbody.com/training/ ► Equipment: gamerbody.com/equipment/ ► Resources: gamerbody.com/resources/ Please leave any comments/questions below for follow-up videos!

@Allan8080 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right, the body requires resistance whether it is from an elastic band or weight, it does not care, find the exercises you find most suitable and start from there. I have trained my Triceps only with elastics and they have become huge and I am over 40 years old, so no excuse and yes you have to train harder and longer with the elastic in relation to weights, but the way there with the elastic is just easier and more fun for me . I only train with the elastic and will never train with weights again.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Yeah it may not be optimal but might be the best option depending on circumstances. I'm glad you have achieved some good results :)

@irelandserverferrersegura4021 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, yo también 👍💪

@Allan8080 Жыл бұрын

I drink alcohol

@davidjones6470 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid as always young man 🤘💪

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jodyvansickle977 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid and enjoy your educational and knowledgeable information 👍👍

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brettarrowsmith2691 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve added the TRX Bandit grips to my equipment. These are not expensive, compact for traveling & offer/add excellent gripping options for the bands.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm I'll have to look into those :)

@Joselrcblkops Жыл бұрын

I use my Bands for a warm up and cool down for blood flow 💪

@pinoyaesthetics 2 жыл бұрын

Keep going with the resistance bands content man!! 👌🏼💪🏼💪🏼💯 #teamresistancebands

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It does seem to do pretty well on the channel overall.

@pinoyaesthetics 2 жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody I agree!! 👊👊

@nkrumansantos1794 2 жыл бұрын

Weight x Reps x Duration x Sets = Results You are a very good teacher. Thank you.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

I've been testing HIT (high intensity training) with some decent results and way less workout time. This focuses more on fatigue of the muscle over weights, reps and sets. You have a rep range you try to stay in but have a high enough intensity to reach momentary muscle failure. This way you recruit all the muscle fibers and take the to exhaustion. Then you need a longer period to recover before training again. Also, I slowed down the rep speed to a 6 second rep so my 2 set can last 30-90 seconds. As you work a weight up to getting closer to 90 seconds, that is more direct work on the muscle in one set over most individuals 3 sets. I only count max reps so that my workouts don't take forever. I pick a weight where I will fail in the rep range and progress that weight within it until I max the reps for the range, add more resistance and continue with progressive overload from there. This is a long reply, but try it out :)

@Racex777 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing gives me a better pump in my arms than the Tower 200. I've been lifting weights for 40 years nothing beats the Tower 200 for the pump. Also resistance bands are very light I personally own 250 lb of resistance bands and they weigh under 10 lb.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the Tower 200 you use? I can check it out.

@josephshatrowsky Жыл бұрын

I had I sell my garage gym after selling my house and for now am living in someone else’s house and they don’t want the equipment around and they also don’t want me hanging pull-up bars on doorframes. So my setup right now includes Undersun bands along with BaseBlocks BaseBar Pro (which is a bar that adjusts and folds up for easy storage) and cheap spinlock 50 pound yes4all dumbells. When I’m done working out it goes in the closet and you’d never know.

@GamerBody Жыл бұрын

Solid minimalist setup!

@danderson5084 2 жыл бұрын

More good stuff though I would not necessarily say body weight could be cheaper - by the time you buy a pull-up stand or door frame thing, parallel/dip bars etc...

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think it depends what you want with it. For quality equipment like the bars I have it gets a bit pricier but it lasts a long time (at least in my testing)

@hagninety4116 2 жыл бұрын

I’m putting the theory to practice. No doubt bands work if you know how to use them. So many advantages it’s ridiculous. Old tech for modern times. You get what you put in. When you use them, get after it, work hard. The results are proof itself.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think people just need to make sure they use them correctly ;)

@rockmatersforeverallnitean3210 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro good video so is it possible to define your muscles with resistance bands ? And how can you do that ?

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Define your muscles? I think what you mean is building muscle then having it show. The only way to so this is to build muscle with the resistance bands, then burn enough body fat to have them display. Only way to lose body fat is to be in a calorie deficit. So, build muscle with the bands, and be in a calorie deficit to lose body fat.

@Thila97 2 жыл бұрын

This is s very very good video! I only use resistance bands, both loop and tube bands. Interesting with the example of biceps curl, what if you use enough resistance so you peak around 90 degrees? I have changed back to tube bands with door stopper for biceps curls so its quite easy to take a small step away from the door

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

They will work as long as you apply enough resistance and progress it over time. I wouldn't stop at 90 degrees though, keep going to the top range of motion to make sure all muscle fibers are being activated.

@Shibby27ify 2 жыл бұрын

Some out there seem to say that the way bands work with the strength curve makes bands super effective and some say the opposite it true. I really don't know, but I'm experimenting with making the three 3rds of the movement like drop sets or super sets. So I come to failure in the three zones. One of the few gems from Dr J. between all the hype and big claims I think. The proof is in the pudding though the results.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

I think as long as you work hard enough to produce the stimulus to adapt, then recover and eat properly you will grow regardless of what is most efficient. So pick what you like best, can afford, or just want to use haha.

@ccb6013 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the Undersun gloves? I just ordered some a few days ago but haven't received them in the mail yet. Hoping that they supplement my grip significantly because it is quite weak.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

They work well, just expensive. Sounds like you already ordered though. They will do a good job of you are holding the bands directly.

@_FLAK_ Жыл бұрын

Pro tip for strength curve, just shorten the bands a bit.

@GamerBody Жыл бұрын

This doesn't fix the strength curve to match the resistance curve of resistance bands because they the resistance is variable in a linear sense. The more the band is stretched, the more resistance. However, your muscles don't follow this (in most cases). All shortening the bands would do is make it harder, but doesn't change how the variable resistance is applied throughout the exercise.

@_FLAK_ Жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody Of course it does not change the curve. Its what I do when I want more challenge the weakest part of a rep. However, I also find the variable resistance to be a benefit as it reduces chance of injury.

@ignaziolentini7866 Жыл бұрын

Ciao,ma stai ancora usando le band o sei tornato agli allenamenti classici?

@davidjones6470 2 жыл бұрын

Got a question!!!! What music do you listen to on them headphones? When working out💪

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Tons of different things. Podcasts, music (mostly early 2000s rock), and audio books for the most part.

@davidjones6470 2 жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody Nice 1

@kartana 2 жыл бұрын

What is the thing you step on instead on standing on the band?

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

It's called, The Step. Check the description of the video as it has links to a review and the Amazon page if you want to lean more about it specifically.

@joemacch6284 2 жыл бұрын

Not worried about building huge muscles. My concern is using resistance bands for rehabilitation from sports injuries and to increase ROM. And traveling is a no brainer.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Should be fine. Any equipment can be used as long as it is within a weight range you can control.

@mgrimm1334 Жыл бұрын

What band system are you using in this video

@GamerBody Жыл бұрын

Just the one I have purchased over time. See full setup here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNylZ8R01dq4m4k.html

@ggzii 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I do Overhead press with the bar and a band, it snaps, I've gone through 3 bands. Are the "smaller" more tough ones just not designed to be streched that far. Any idea on a good band I could ban in the UK

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Weird, what brand/type are you buying? I've only had 1 band snap on me doing overhead triceps extensions but since then it has never happened. Are you using UnderSun or something else?

@ggzii 2 жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody Just some pullup helping bands, maybe I should try undersun but they are £100 here in the UK

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm I also tested SunPow for a while and they worked. About half the cost if they are in your area.

@ggzii 2 жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody Appreciate that and thanks fior the band videos, hopefully one day I wont need to visit it here but until then you are stuck with me

@WarPig6496 2 жыл бұрын

Look at the mirafit bands

@user-vb1nj2id7q 2 жыл бұрын

These bands are not available in my country....can you send it for me🥴

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I can't send to you. Do you have SunPow where you live? I've tested those and they would be my backup.

@user-vb1nj2id7q 2 жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody i have tube type resistance band but they are of bad quality due to budget constraints i don't buy much good...i just spent ₹1800 on them.....but their is difficulty their so i want to change my bands....my country is india

@user-vb1nj2id7q 2 жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody no i don't have sunpow....i understand but in india bands quality are worst and they don't care about consumers....and bad luck i don't have foreign contacts so i can get good quality bands☹️

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm if there are no good bands at all, I'd find a way to do some good bodyweight workouts (if you are opposed to weights). You can still get excellent results that way.

@mrtomjayne 2 жыл бұрын

As bang for your buck, resistance bands are hard to beat. The variable resistance is a double edged sword, and you're not going to become a powerlifter no matter how many banded squats you do. But for something you can put in your backpack, or into a suitcase, they are a lot more versatile than any other home gym/travel solution I have seen. Usually, the more specialised the equipment, the less useful it is, and you can't get much less specialised than pack of large rubber bands. Can they replace a gym membership in terms of total function? No, not really. Can they replace a gym membership for all practical purposes for 90% of users? Yes! And all for 50 bucks I have also noted less injuries/shorter recovery periods when training with bands than real weight. This is a plus. Although on the flip side they really struggle to recreate the feeling of moving a large amount of weight. The idea that your muscles don't know the difference is fair enough, but your brain certainly does. That would be an interesting topic - how does the variable resistance of a set of bands translate against real weight on a bar, and what neuromuscular benefits are you not seeing by swapping out "real" weight with "artificial" weight achieved with the resistance in a band. To what extent can you increase your 1RM of a real weight, with a training program based on bands? Something like an Overhead Press would be an interesting movement to test this on. Good content as per.

@Somtric 2 жыл бұрын

You have no clue what you are talking about. Anything weights & machines can do, resistance bands can do. Period.

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

I can't speak from a powerlifting standpoint as that is very skill based, but for muscle building they can certainly work. The main issue I have is that the most resistance is at the top range of motion where you are normally weaker and have the bunching of actin/myosin. Should that be overloaded with the most resistance? That's probably my greatest concern with the bands. Machines that change the resistance as you do the lift are actually the best way to avoid this, but the gym, or home equipment you use needs to be programmed for it. Nearly all free weights don't match the proper strength curves, but can still build muscle. I'd say I don't focus on powerlifting or 1 rep max on this channel as the average person shouldn't care about it. I'm excited to see the technology catching up. The V-Form and Tonal can automatically change the resistance as mentioned above, I just wish they were not $2000+ to buy. I am speaking with V-Form right now to see what they can offer for the channel since I can't afford it directly. If an agreement can be made I will test it out. It is essentially my resistance bands setup but the resistance changes as you go through the range of motion matching the strength curves perfectly (well if all goes as planned in testing).

@mrtomjayne 2 жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody Really interesting, thanks for responding. I had not seen the V-Form or Tonal machines before. Hope you manage to get your hands on one. They remind me of what Peloton is to home based exercise bikes - more technology than you really need, and 5 times more expensive then you need to spend. But by pricing so high, people get attached to the exclusivity of the brand if you can get the marketing right. Now I know several people who would never have bought an "exercise bike" but own a Peloton and use it all the time. Totally agree, the channel is not about powerlifting and all about making sensible investments in home based gym equipment. I confess - I've copied your full set up for resistance bands and seen great results that I'm really happy with for what is overall a tiny investment. And that's what it's all about!

@GamerBody 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree the high priced items like Tonal and V-Form are comparable to Pelaton. I also know someone who bought the Pelaton bike and love it. Hey if it gets them doing something, I guess the price is worth it as health is so important. It would be cool to get some of those items tested, but it will be outside the majority of people budgets unfortunately :/

@longjohn2404 2 жыл бұрын

@@Somtric From what I have read/seen, I also feel similar. For the most part, the bands seem very similar and can absolutely kill your muscles. But I realize there a few differences. I’ll keep researching for now lol.

@telesniper2 Жыл бұрын

Handy Gym is way better. Pricey but way worth it.

@GamerBody Жыл бұрын

Keeping my eye on it.

@telesniper2 Жыл бұрын

@@GamerBody I've got one if you have any questions. And of course there's Joey Bee's channel

@mervinperez5749 2 жыл бұрын

🥛

@AntonioII Жыл бұрын

Muscles, yea. Big muscles? Never!

@GamerBody Жыл бұрын

Of course you can grow big muscles with resistance bands. You just need to have the genetics and do everything else right (or a majority of the time). Resistance bands are just a tool to provide tension against the muscle. As long as the stimulus is great enough on the muscle, it will force your body to adapt and grow. You just have to make sure you provide enough calories and protein to build muscle, and enough recovery time for the muscle to grow before working it again.