Hey, same here. Im working out for 1.5 years already with just bands. I have a mixed feeling. In order to properly progressively overload, going toooo slow is contraproductive. I like going slow and it puts a lot of stress on your muscle. But training with very slow movement of the band is harder to progress. Adding lightest bands possible (5 kg bands) is the way to go and always a bit faster in the concentric than in the negative. Finding the right tempo which puts enough stress to your muscle but also let you be explosive while pulling and pushing in a controlled way is key. Using a bench can help a lot with chest press, triceps overhead extension seated, shoulder press, skull crusher and so on. Plattform is king for rowing, front squad and deadlift. Using multiple layered bands (for example rogue ones have 15) puts a lot more stress on your muscle then double layered bands as undersun. If you use a lot time under tension, then the difference is not as big, but with more explosive movement its way easier to contract your muscles and put them under a lot of more stress with multiple layered bands. I do a warumup set and then go heavy to reach 10 max and if I reach 10 add a light (5kg) band. Always do partials, even after you cannot do a partial anymore, take a couple sec and do it again. How much did you gain from just working out with bands?

@@rockweapon7895 great post! How many times a week do you train each muscle group and how many exercises per muscle group , do you do, if you don’t mind me asking?

Intensity of effort to contract as many motor units as possible is the key. I personally do 2-3 sets each time just to make sure I generate a great enough stimulus, but it sounds like you are pushing pretty far with your setup. Great work.

It's certainly become more of a focus as prices for everything else are just so high! I still have some issues, but I'm trying to find ways to make resistance bands a good option for those that don't have deep pockets and still want to get in their workouts with busy schedules. Thanks for watching!

Are there any specific exercises you would like me to add in? I can definitely show the seated row and some of the tough ones like Overhead Press and Chest Press, but any others?

Thank you! Maybe asides from those Front squat and if there is an alternative to bodyweight pull up you recommend for beginners, before investing on a pair of door thingies and if you totally suck and probably wouldn't even make one 😅@@GamerBody

Yeah, I decided to go with the name I put with dumbbells. Either name works. Watch out for resistance against your ankles pressing in as you add more tension to "heavier" bands. Also, the platform can standardize your setup which helps with tracking.

@@GamerBody Being big and fat reduces the stability challenge... 😁 ...But I do sometimes use a cutting board. P.S. I especially appreciate someone mentioning that the oft-cited 'challenge' with bands re. the ROM and lack of lengthened challenge is very, very easily overcome... It is frustrating to hear, again and again, barbell experts dip their toes into bands and make all kinds of unfair, negative judgements.

Not any direct ones (just a video on some exercises that are tough because of setup). I think I may look to make one though this week or next as it is a good idea!

That would be awesome!

Agreed.

And more views!

It's another fad type of training that won't matter for the vast majority of people. Intensity of effort and making sure the muscle is brought to or close enough to failure to generate a muscle building stimulus is all that is needed. I do add in 2 partial reps art the end, but that is just to make sure I have nothing left in the tank.

I mean, a proper diet is really needed with whatever modality you use. It is a reason I don't have better results than I do now :)

Personally, I haven't seen/felt any in both the UnderSun and Sunpow. I am positive it has changed, but even so, I can't really tell. I used the UnderSun for over a year and could never tell. I am using Sunpow now (on and off for some time) and I also can't tell the difference. Based on my anecdotal response, it is a pretty long time. Not sure if anyone else has a different experience.

@@GamerBody I suppose its much brand/quality related. I myself use decathlon bands and was wondering what to expect with longer use... Thanks anyway.

It is something you have to get used to as you can't use momentum in the movement like you can with free weights. I find the Speediance a lot harder than both resistance bands and free weights/bodyweight as it is constant tension the entire time. Even if it goes to 220lbs, those 220 feel a lot harder than standard weights.

Not really now. I am trying to find cheaper options for the build as everything is getting so expensive. I even built out a spreadsheet for the cost of my dumbbells/body weight home gym the other day and it is over $1000 with just 50lbs dumbbells. While I could go cheaper, parts as to why I like the equipment I have would be removed for a large negative (example, moving to Yes4All dumbbells would require a lot more time to change weights, but is an option that is cheaper). Sunpow bands are half the cost of UnderSun, and I've found them to work well with my current setup.

Yeah, I just use the one in the video as it is on Amazon and relatively cheap (also the 4 inches provides some good pre-stretch to start with). If you have another you like though it should work. Just make sure you follow the principals in the video.

@@GamerBody thanks

Different resistance curves. You could potentially do both, but I personally like to pick one style and go with it. Again, resistance curves do come into play, but as long as you train close enough to failure, it may not matter much in the end.