Hypertrophy is a well-known term in the scientific and fitness
community but perhaps not to the general population. The term hypertrophy
simply means the increase of muscle size. Or in other terms guys, getting big
and muscular and ladies, getting trim and toned! Perhaps that got your
attention.
Resistance bands are a common piece of exercise equipment
that can absolutely be used to help those seeking a better body. In this
article, you will find 3 strategies on how you can improve your body through
optimal tension!
There are (3) main elements that can help a muscle grow and
tone:
1.
Mechanical tension
2.
Metabolic stress
3.
Muscle damage
This article would be much too long to dig deep into each
category so let’s dive into arguably one of the more important ones; tension!
Without tension, muscles will simply not grow. This may seem
fairly obvious but let’s take for instance an exercise like the Dumbbell Chest
Press. Most individuals in the gym will perform this movement and finish with
the weights stacked directly over their shoulders. This is incorrect in the
sense that you lose tension! One way to increase and maintain tension in your
muscles would be to stop before you lockout your elbows or keep the weights
outside of shoulder-width.
Another way to increase tension in your muscles is to use
resistance bands, ENTER… the Anchor Gym! The hooks allow you to loop resistance
bands wherever you’d like in order to execute your exercise with increased
tension. You see, the more you stretch a resistance band the more tension you
create in the band which translates to a harder and more forceful muscle contraction
– WIN! You can apply this same concept to any exercise like rows, presses,
squats and even abdominal/core training.
Another reason resistance bands are an amazing tool is that
they can apply added resistance in the positions you are strongest. For example,
when you get to the top of a squat, it’s not that difficult for your gluts and
quadriceps muscles to contract but when you add the benefit of resistance
bands, it forces the muscles to contract harder against that portion of the
strength curve (basically when it seems easiest – you’re body is working
harder!).
Although there are plenty of ways to improve your muscular
development and tone your body, resistance band training is fun, easy on the
joints, and effective! Take advantage of this tool and upgrade your life with
results by trying out resistance bands!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stephen is a personal trainer, nutrition and health coach
who resides in San Diego, CA. He works out of a local gym personal training
clients most days of the week while managing a list of local and distance
coaching clients with lifestyle and nutrition coaching programs. He holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University
studying fitness, nutrition and health. He holds NASM, ACE and NESTA personal
training certificates as well as Precision Nutrition Level 1. Contact Stephen at smsteigler@gmail.com.
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