allow band exercises to be optional in gym workout. Maybe have a band home workout section
Robert
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Simply don’t use the bands when doing the Gym workouts. Sorry we will add that comment to the gym exercise workout programs- we just thought that it was obvious.
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Robert, although a good suggestion, if you dont have the bands you can substitute exercises or opt not to use them, however we would not suggest this. Here is why.
Reason #1- The bands provide Increased resistance or linear variable resistance through a muscles ROM. as the bands stretch the resistance gets progressively heavier. In exercises such as the Biceps curl and the barbell Bench press as the muscles get stronger during the movement so does the resistance of the bands which is consistent with the strength curve of the muscle through certain movements
Reason #2- The bands are one of the only ways you can emphasize a specific muscle to develop TRUE Power. Free Weight alone has momentum which limits the amount of speed at which you can move the weight. Since Power= Force X Velocity then true power cannot be aquired in a specific muscle group with Free weight alone. With the incorporation of the strength bands plus the free weight the load (amount of weight), the time (the time spent moving the weight or time under tension), and the Speed ( the rate at which you move the weight) can all be maximized during any given set giving the body the ability to train for True Power.
