How can loop bands build stomach muscles?
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They can't "build" stomach muscles. If you are new to working out, they can be used to incorporate many more exercises into your workout routine. If the bands help keep you active and burning calories along with a sensible diet, then you will be able to "see" your stomach muscles. If you are somewhat advanced, then you can get creative and assist in "strengthening" the abdominal and core muscles, but you must be careful with the bands.
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Loop bands are merely instruments in your hands Jamie. They add resistance to whatever exercise you would like to do. If you are at an advanced stage in abdominal exercises you could rig these straps to something and use them as resistance as you perform normal abs exercises like sit - ups and crunches. You can perform all manners of variations of the sit - up or crunch as well using twisting and angles to target obliques and lower or upper ab muscles. DaveCICPT
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Just like a Weight. Bands create a resistance that causes the muscles to increase work effort to make the object move. I think bands place less counter force on the joints.
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I use the door attachment to use them. Just put the circular foam part inside an open door by the hinge and then string the loop outside the door and close it. Then you just have to string the bands through it.
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weights or exercise bands and a pull up bar. I don't have a pull up bar so I use the bands for the pull up moves. It's just as effective.
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No they would be for strengthening your biceps and shoulders. Gradual increases in bar bell weights and flexing your wrists forward, rotating, and backward would be the best way to build wrist strength.
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The higher the level you place the tension, the better pull and push the workout will be. I started on level 2 to getuse to the machine, and have upped it to now level 4. I feel the pull in my arms, legs, bottom,and alittle in my stomach. I feel the forward movement inmy arms and shoulders. I really feel this is a good workout. I go slow for awhile, then pick up the pace and then slow it down again- sorta like they do in cross training. I also move my hands holding the bar to gripping it over the bar and then switch to holding the bar gripping under. I hope this helped you decide. I love my workout. And its such a great price. The higher the level you place the tension, the better pull and push the workout will be. I started on level 2 to getuse to the machine, and have upped it to now level 4. I feel the pull in my arms, legs, bottom,and alittle in my stomach. I feel the forward movement inmy arms and shoulders. I really feel this is a good workout. I go slow for awhile, then pick up the pace and then slow it down again- sorta like they do in cross training. I also move my hands holding the bar to gripping it over the bar and then switch to holding the bar gripping under. I hope this helped you... » Read More The higher the level you place the tension, the better pull and push the workout will be. I started on level 2 to getuse to the machine, and have upped it to now level 4. I feel the pull in my arms, legs, bottom,and alittle in my stomach. I feel the forward movement inmy arms and shoulders. I really feel this is a good workout. I go slow for awhile, then pick up the pace and then slow it down again- sorta like they do in cross training. I also move my hands holding the bar to gripping it over the bar and then switch to holding the bar gripping under. I hope this helped you decide. I love my workout. And its such a great price. « Show Less
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I rarely used the bands, so yes what a great way to stay motivated. It's easier when someone else is working with you. Happy exercising.
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There are bars you can hook your ankles under and knees over. You however could put your feet on either of the bars to do the exercises; I think (I'm not sure it's long enough to do crunches on the bench itself. Otherwise the bars can be used any way to steady yourself for arm exercises.
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Hi, MittI do not have the bands. They were a gift for my girlfriend. I can ask her. I reckon one way is to tie a knot in them. Watching the P90X videos, they do two things: stand farther away if you have the band attached to a doorway, etc., or if standing on the band to do curls, etc., adjust the amount of the loop on the floor under your foot. Someone said that you can pull the band through the handle and there is a round thing in the handle that will hold it. This does not quite make sense to me. As I recall, there is a thing in the end of the rubber band that holds it in place. I am so sorry that I do not have more info for you, Mitt.ron Hi, MittI do not have the bands. They were a gift for my girlfriend. I can ask her. I reckon one way is to tie a knot in them. Watching the P90X videos, they do two things: stand farther away if you have the band attached to a doorway, etc., or if standing on the band to do curls, etc., adjust the amount of the loop on the floor under your foot. Someone said that you can pull the band through the handle and there is a round thing in the handle that will hold it. This does not quite make sense to me. As I recall, there is a thing in the end of the rubber band that holds it in place. I... » Read More Hi, MittI do not have the bands. They were a gift for my girlfriend. I can ask her. I reckon one way is to tie a knot in them. Watching the P90X videos, they do two things: stand farther away if you have the band attached to a doorway, etc., or if standing on the band to do curls, etc., adjust the amount of the loop on the floor under your foot. Someone said that you can pull the band through the handle and there is a round thing in the handle that will hold it. This does not quite make sense to me. As I recall, there is a thing in the end of the rubber band that holds it in place. I am so sorry that I do not have more info for you, Mitt.ron « Show Less
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No not at all. The base helps with keeping it steady, I use it to do sit-ups and it makes for a good work out. If you have those stretchy exercise bands, you can pass them through the hole on the base and use it for strength training.
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We do several different ones. This may sound crazy but, if you are sitting on one of the noodles and peddaling (like on a bike) and rowing with the paddles, you get a pretty good workout. I like them because I really feel it in my arms.
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The loops are there to help you adjust the pillow as you are using it, they don't hook to anything.
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Yes, the bands are strong and the 3 different sizes make it easy to try various lower body excercises.
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Sorry, Abigail, not sure. I purchased the Aylio bands to use during my asylum circuit.You should be able to find a routine on the web somewhere. Just want you to know though, I bought 2 sets of bands before these, and by far this is the best set to date. I could tell there was a big difference right out of the package. Hope this helps!
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Hello -- I guess the best way to answer if neither -- building up the core (abdomen, etc.) is the only way to build up the back muscles -- what the Belt did for me was to allow most of the pain to go away by prodding more stability to the back -- it actually allowed me to concentrate on work, and at this time, I have (I guess) forgotten about the pain (at least it no longer hurts) -- I have sense also started swimming (which the BEST overall exercise for the body) -- Hope this helps -- another thing I started done which I believe contributed to my pain free back was to learn how to meditate (yoga) -- the stress relief keeps the back muscles from tightening around the spin causing spasms which the Dr says can cause more pain that a real physical back injury -- Have a great Spring and Summer! Gratitude, Bob
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There are shoulder straps with a buckle around the stomach. It is adjustable.
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Yes, Bodylastics bands (the best bands) have spring loaded clips that pop right on to the rings of the handles. There are other companies that have clips on the handles and rings on the ends of their bands. So if by chance you already have some bands with rings at the ends and want to connect them, a simple trip to the hardware store to pick up some carabineers should do the trick.
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Buy these Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case or these Black Mountain Products Ultimate Resistance Band Set with Starter Guide They allow you to hook multiple bands on one set of handles giving you a lot more band strength options. I combine Red/Black/Blue to get ~ 50 pounds. Plus, if a band breaks (has not happened to me) the other bands will keep handles from flying apart. I am 6'0" and use these for P90X. Buy these Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case or these Black Mountain Products Ultimate Resistance Band Set with Starter Guide They allow you to hook multiple bands on one set of handles giving you a lot more band strength options. I combine Red/Black/Blue to get ~ 50 pounds. Plus, if a band breaks (has not happened to me) the other bands will keep handles from flying apart. I am 6'0"... » Read More Buy these Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case or these Black Mountain Products Ultimate Resistance Band Set with Starter Guide They allow you to hook multiple bands on one set of handles giving you a lot more band strength options. I combine Red/Black/Blue to get ~ 50 pounds. Plus, if a band breaks (has not happened to me) the other bands will keep handles from flying apart. I am 6'0" and use these for P90X. « Show Less