resistance bands

You don’t need a drill sergeant shouting, “Drop down and give me 20!” just inches from your ear to know that push-ups are the king of bodyweight exercises.

But when you can muster through 40 regular push-ups without pausing or shaking, you’re edging more into endurance territory and quickly escaping the fitness buff’s holy grail: mass and strength.

You need resistance and to step up your push-up game.

Sure, you can load a sandbag or plate on your back, or even jimmy a dip belt around your waist.

Or, you can add some customizable resistance that (a) doesn’t crash to the floor whenever you shake out a numb wrist and (b) require a gym partner’s assistance at the top of every set.

We’re talking about the banded push-up, and we have to warn you, this is one of those “don’t knock it until you try it” types of deals.

Sculpted pecs are arguably the most sought-after muscles in athletic men, with a chiseled chest ranking only second to washboard abs on the “attractive” scale (discovered in a 2009 study).

But when the line for the bench press wraps around the power rack — or the gym owner doesn’t receive the unofficial “Chest day is Monday” memo before locking up — it’s time to get creative!

Untangle (and dust off) that rubbery stretchy band in the basement, and don’t let that preworkout buzz fizzle out. Introducing the long-overlooked resistance band chest press:

The bench press evolved into the most iconic exercise of all time, changing the bodybuilding world forever when the “Russian Lion” performed a record-setting 362 lb floor press in 1899.

It’s the foundation for any Monday chest day. It’s the only stat that matters when you’re chatting in the power rack line. And, if you can bench double your body weight, you’ve reached “elite” status.

But dabbling in non-barbell chest exercises, especially a substantially lower-weight one like the classic fly, ignites a battle you never want to wage: ego vs. mass.

Introducing … the resistance band chest fly, a Monday evening plateau-buster (and pec sculptor).

Resistance bands might not look like a challenge, but they can give your chest muscles a killer workout if you know the right moves. This portable exercise equipment comes in a variety of sizes, strengths, and lengths, so no matter what your fitness level, you can find the perfect bands to add to your strength training routine.

In this article, you’ll discover 9 awesome resistance band chest exercises to build a power chest.

We all wake up first thing in the morning planning to hit the gym on the way home from work. But then life gets in the way.

The gym is closed or packed.

You left work too late and now don’t have an hour to workout.

Your muscles are still aching from your last workout.

While unfortunate, not being able to hit the gym doesn’t necessarily mean you have to skip your workout. An at-home resistance band workout may be a viable alternative every now and then.

Resistance bands are lightweight and easy to store when space is low.

The question is, though, are they actually suitable for what you need?

That’s the question I’ll be helping to answer for you today, as we look at whether resistance bands can actually help you to build muscle. Or are they just a toning tool?

Have you always dreamt of getting those boulder shoulders you see on bodybuilders, but something was holding you back?

Is the gym always too busy?

Do you struggle to fit it into your schedule and have to prioritize bigger muscle groups?

Well, if that sounds like you, then I might have just what you’re looking for.

Today I’ll be taking you through 9 resistance band shoulder exercises, designed to give you the bigger delts you’re longing for, that you can do in the comfort of your own home.

All you need is a little drive, a set of resistance bands, and a little know-how.

Unpopular opinion: You don’t need a squat rack, a barbell, and a bunch of 45-pound weight plates to do squats.

Still with us?

Alright, good.

Resistance band squats might not be the ideal way to build muscular legs and glutes. But they’ll do in a pinch when the gym is closed, or you simply don’t want to leave the house.

Leg day is absolutely still on!

So keep reading to learn all there is to know about resistance band squats.

We know what you’re thinking.

How the hell do you build strong legs using nothing more than a thin elastic band?

Resistance bands leg exercises will never be a complete replacement for traditional back squats or Romanian deadlifts. But they’ll do when space, time, and money are limited.

So take a look at our top 9 resistance band leg exercises for strong legs!

You don’t need a cable machine, barbells, weight plates, or a power rack to strengthen and sculpt your back muscles. As it turns out, a set of heavy-duty resistance bands may be all you need to work those stubborn back muscles from the comfort of your living room.

So take a look at the 9 best resistance band exercises for a strong back.