What You Need to Know About Resistance Bands

 

Pilates bands or also known as resistance bands are ideal equipment for exercises that you can easily apply at home. Another benefit of resistance band exercises that will allow you to gain strength and flexibility in a short time is to increase the length of the muscles.

How to choose resistance bands?

First of all, let's talk about what to consider when choosing an exercise band. In order to find the most suitable for you among these rubber bands, whose different colors symbolize different resistance properties, you must have knowledge about the color issue. Skin color and yellow bands are generally used for rehabilitation purposes. Red and green bands are generally preferred for preventive exercise programs for women. For men, green and blue tapes are suitable. The top level should use the black bands.

Biceps Exercises for the Arms

To have more muscular arms, you can make pilates band movements that will work the muscle group in the front between the elbow and shoulder. While standing upright, center the resistance band under your left foot and hold both sides of the band with your hands. Bend your arms at a 90-degree angle, exhaling with your palms facing up. Be careful not to move your elbows while applying this movement. Repeat the movement 15 times. In the same way, repeat 15 more times, taking under your right foot.

Exercises to Spread the Shoulders

Another resistance band exercise is to widen the shoulders… "Lateral raise", that is, the exercise of opening the shoulders to the side, will work the shoulders, side shoulder and trapezius muscles. While still standing, press the middle of the resistance band with your left foot and hold both sides of the band with your hands. While exhaling, raise your arms from the side to shoulder level. Repeat the movement 15 times, and after taking a break, do another 15 reps with your other foot.

Back Muscle Exercises

For the resistance band movement you can do to develop the latissimus dorsi, or wing muscles, first sit by stretching your legs forward. Keep your back straight and your abdominal muscles tight. Thread the resistance band around the soles of both feet and hold them in your hands. While exhaling, bend your elbows and pull them to the side of your body. Press your shoulder blades down each time you perform the movement. Repeat the movement 25 times.