Resistance band workout

How to Get Stronger Not Hulkier. 5 Top Resistance Band Exercises for You

A safe and low-impact way to become stronger

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Resistance band… Sounds exciting! What’s my association with resistance? Iron Sy’s ‘Resistant’ song from ‘District 13’. It’s a 2004 French parkour movie by Luc Besson. Never watched it? Get an idea from the video below. Want to resist against a band of villains? Feel yourself a superhero doing these 5 exercises!

3 reasons to use resistance bands

• Gentle on your body
• Have mercy on your form
• Friendly to your budget, house and kids

Resistance bands are tougher for taller people. This is true for most weight training. A longer body, arms and legs mean more distance to cover. I’m 187 cm tall (6' 2'’) so I love to use bands.

Which bands to use?

I prefer the loop type, also called the power type, which you can see in my photos. Why…