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Could there possible be a better way (in terms of effectiveness, cost, convenience...) to make gains without the traditional iron?
For strongmen and olympic lifters? No. But for bodybuilders? Yes!
I've used predominately resistance bands from Oct 2017 - Jun 2019 (about 20 months) and earned solid results. For the first 12 months, I probably went to the gym only a handful of times. For the remaining 8 months I went to the gym once a week.
I admit that there is no comparison between the bands and gym in regards to an all-round workout (including chest, back, legs, shoulders). However, the bands can target shoulders just as well as the gym. Also, back just as well as the gym if deadlifts are disregarded. And, chest just as well as the gym, if your bench is under probably 130ish kg. Besides that, bands only really fall short on legs.
Iron doesn't exclusively tear muscle
Why use bands?
comperable effectivness
more convenient
considerably cheaper (generally a one time initial purchase)
That being said, I still prefer the gym over bands because of the environment and social motivation. I mean, where else can strength be shown off. :32 (13):But I still use bands because they are more practical
What you think? Can you change my mind? I appreciate counter opinions
For strongmen and olympic lifters? No. But for bodybuilders? Yes!
I've used predominately resistance bands from Oct 2017 - Jun 2019 (about 20 months) and earned solid results. For the first 12 months, I probably went to the gym only a handful of times. For the remaining 8 months I went to the gym once a week.
I admit that there is no comparison between the bands and gym in regards to an all-round workout (including chest, back, legs, shoulders). However, the bands can target shoulders just as well as the gym. Also, back just as well as the gym if deadlifts are disregarded. And, chest just as well as the gym, if your bench is under probably 130ish kg. Besides that, bands only really fall short on legs.
Iron doesn't exclusively tear muscle
Why use bands?
comperable effectivness
more convenient
considerably cheaper (generally a one time initial purchase)
That being said, I still prefer the gym over bands because of the environment and social motivation. I mean, where else can strength be shown off. :32 (13):But I still use bands because they are more practical
What you think? Can you change my mind? I appreciate counter opinions