Looking for back exercises using resistance bands? Yes, it's true, you can build both width and thickness in your back without a gym, machines or free-weights.
Goin' to the park to do this workout today. Thanks to you James for breakin' down the conventional wisdom to prove you can do something different to build a great physique and keepin' the fun in fitness. I've learned a lot from you and am seeing great gains again due to the knowledge you've imparted. Keep up the great work and please keep posting!
I don't undertand one thing: he passed to an excercise to another with no rest just like in normal superset with freeweights, is that right? 20 and 20....rest +10 and 10 rest (x2).... 15 and 15 rest (in peace XD)
This band series has been fantastic. I've been re-evaluating a lot of my exercises and trying to use bands instead of dumbbells and while there are times where I still prefer the pump I get from weights overall there are several exercises where using bands not only gives me a bigger pump and more muscle soreness but the range of motion is usually better and as such I have seen gains in areas where I had started to plateau. Thank you so much for these videos James. You rule!
And nowadays with gyms closing, James' programming and series is even more useful. I've always had atleast 1 resistance cable or some improvise weight ever since the teen yrs(37 now) but I was never really consistent. I like how James has provided a strong way for ppl to stay fit using what can be a cheaper alternative to gym memberships(tho I have one) and with the ease and convenience of working out anywhere. It takes most of the excuses out of the picture.
Bands are great, I really like them in tandem with weights. They are really good finishers. Also I like the cable style movements. So many possibilities with minimal equipment.
James, all i can say is thank you! I am from Hungary i ised to work out at a gym, but me and my girlfriend moved to an another place because of work. Now i don't have time nor possibility to go to a gym. This complete body band workout series is helped me get back in the pace. I can do every body part with your techniques, so thank you very much, keep up the good work. One more thing, i would be very happy and amazed if you give a small reply to me.
Used bands with barbell and cage in last 4 years, reverse method, benchs, reverse rows etc added often chains too, they work great, in last 3 months decided to use just bands for back, i have bands up to 250 lb total resistance, back improved, just use bands as weights: Add reps a/o resistance, muscle need tension, it doesn't know difference between iron and rubber 🙃
Thank you for your videos, James. I am travelling through Europe and I saw someone using cable in the gym, and you gave me a full idea about the cables and their possibilities. Just ordered 4 of them. Different resistances.
Another excellent video James. All the little tips and pointers really make a difference. Many thanks for the effort. I'm on disability as I have prostate cancer so to get so much great advice right here in my home for free is fantastic. Us regular band users know how damn strong you have to be to pump out sets with that green band. Big boys band I call it LOL.
Thank you for your videos. Its completely changed the way I lift and its really improving my strength with an injured shoulder. Game changer for me. Gracias
so great all around other then being in lockdown, I'm seeing with bands in gyms once its open too. I've been doing your programs for 2 weeks at home and my body is changing fast! More that weights in gyms.
I really enjoyed the band workouts I am incorporating hit in split training as well I like the bands cuz I get tension on both ends of the movement of I'm 48 years old and I'm starting to see some results all positive stuff which is good thanks again keep making those videos.
i use a green band for back rowing ..curls ...squats .. shoulder presses .. press ups ..yea i like to do some calisthenics .but im 51 yrs old ..never gonna be a big bodybuilder . hoping 1 day i will conquere muscle ups .. but at the end of the day i can go travelling and put my bands in a bag . try that with weights ..and dont need to waste money joining gyms
Love it. I've been using dumb bells and bowflex , using the bands as my superset in between. I think the program you spoke of being able to workout outside really hit with me. Any time you can make it more convenient and time efficient , you're gonna do more. Thanks
Hey James! Thank you very much for the bands series! Great ideas. Can you please show us more about shoulder and "six pack" workout with bands?greetings
Hey man! Huge fan from the philippines. Could you do more videos or do you have any other back and chest exercises using bands. Been working out with them for a month. Loving the results.
looking forward to more of these band videos. i don't even think you need to review the workout in studio, just post the actual workout. nut it's your channel. thumbs up, great vid
Hey James I’ve been watching the whole entire band series and I absolutely love it. I’m currently a college athlete and I was just wondering if I’ll put on as much mass in the same time frame if I were to use resistance bands instead of free weights and machines?
I've been using resistance bands for about 7yrs now on and off with weights. There's no doubt about it bands are just as good if not better than weights.
pointtheblame honestly I’ll advice getting all the various sizes of bands (if you don’t already have em) because they can all be used for different workouts and the difference in resistance helps and changes how every workout feels. I got mine in 5 different sizes and try to workout everyday and from my experience, the bands are worth it and help me feel that great pump and soreness that I’ll normally get from weight training. Definitely gonna incorporate bands into my workouts when the current situation is over.
@@Vampeere I have a set of four which I am combining and I have the door anchor but still i see that I am loosing muscle. Anyway at least it is some sort of training. The pecs are the hardest to maintain with resistance bands I think
Been using bands for a few weeks now already seeing a change in my body, weights have never been like that for me, I'm definitely signing up for your program
These bands are really good for tension, essentric slow down rep and holds. Good if you do a heavy, stretch, pump type full body workout. As soon as the reps feel easy, just grab a little further down or increase reps. Gains!
I do theses, but when I am at the down position with body firm and straight I twist/rotate each hand individually inward towards middle of back for more stretch. Thanks James
I personally do weights for general fitness but not a big fan more out of necessity than enjoyment.Using bands in lockdown along with some cardio actually enjoy doing the bands
The great thing about bands is you dont have to carry heavy weight around or put plates on or off and it still hits your ass. I switched completely to bands and I feel Im improving more than with weights.
The imagery you provide on these - where to think about feeling the muscle contraction - is great. It really helps me focus on form and get to that 17:35 point!
Hey James, if I were ever nearby and stopped in to check out bpi headquarters would you show me around and maybe let me catch a workout with you? Is that a type of interaction you have done with fans/followers before? It would be awesome to go over a few exercises and talk about mind muscle connecting and feeling that squeeze. There are a few activation issues I have with my back workout specifically my lats and rear delts
I have been using bands for couple of months now. The technique definitely takes a lot of practice and it's hard to get the feel on some exercises. My biggest problem with bands is that I don't like how they strain my hands and make my hands hurt more than on free weights even with gloves on. I have yet to decide whether I will use free weights or bands most frequently.
Is it always hot in Florida? I'm from northern Europe and here is very cold already after september. I was training outdoors during the winter and sometimes it was like -18 and windy haha, real Viking stuff. 😄🥶
I agree that bands are great, though I'm curious why you only use the looped kind and never the straight kind (e.g. Bodylastics) with a carabiner at each end. I do like the idea of taking a week or two off of weight training and just doing bands, though I think a band shortcoming is that the amount of resistance is less precisely measured (you back up a bit, or choke up a bit, but you get how much resistance exactly?). I also like bands combined with weights -- e.g., for bench press, a straight-type band hooked to an ankle strap at one end of the barbell, threaded under the bench, then up to the other end of the barbell. You get weight resistance at the bottom, then ever-increasing band resistance as you press up.
Steven Zak I definitely prefer bodylastic bands. They also have the string inside the rubber band so that if they break they won’t snap and injure you.
True, and they're more versatile for combining with barbells for, e.g., squats and bench presses. That said, I can see why James would like the looped kind, if only because you can grab them anywhere without your hands slipping to the ends as they do with slick bands like Bodylastics. Which is why I have both.
That's a bit difficult to answer seeing as bands get progressively "heavier" as you stretch them, i.e. using the yellow at its fullest length and just beyond completely slack might "weigh" just a couple of pounds. However, if you've already stretched it, say 10 inches for example, its "weight" starts to increase exponentially. But you probably already knew this obviously. What I did was to experiment quite a bit. At this stage I'm very familiar with my bands. I know what band to use at which length, to fail at 12 or 13 reps for my first set for a particular exercise. If I want to progress, I know which bands to use in combination, and at which length, to fail at 10 or 11 reps for my second set. And so on, and so on. I'm very anally retentive, so I constructed an entire worksheet containing what bands to use at which lengths for what exercises. If I'm eventually able to do more than 13 reps on my first set I use a different combination or different band entirely on my next workout for that particular muscle group and that particular set. Not as simple as free weights where the weight is written in big bold lettering on the sides, but if you know your bands it's a piece of cake. The best would be to have multiple thinner bands - not just one or two. Maybe three or four.
Loop bands are more versatile as you can do quite a few more exercises that are not attached to something compared to Bodylastics bands. You can also attach loop bands around objects a lot easier. You have to have some type of attachment accessory to attach Bodylastics to objects because Bodylastics does not recommend wrapping the band around something and then putting the band through the caribiner. I have had Bodylastics bands since 2012 and love them as well but I prefer loop style bands.
Thank you for your content. I've made alot of progress just from your videos. Feedback: please get better camerapeople. Do rows...camera zooms in on your face... If anything, zoom out. Show the body part being worked out, show the arms, show positioning of legs...don't zoom in on the face
@@JoeyRucks I love the band man and have a lot of his resistance bands and accessories. I'm also a member of his Band Gym which has a lot of good programs and workouts.
dont knock bands my fella is a big guy .he was sick of paying stupid amounts of money a month at local gym .. then i bought him a green band ..saving $60 a month now ..buy some bands ...purple ..green .blue ...try a press up with a green band if you get 20 then good luck ..and do them controlled they kick arse mind muscle connection .. unless your a steroider
Goin' to the park to do this workout today. Thanks to you James for breakin' down the conventional wisdom to prove you can do something different to build a great physique and keepin' the fun in fitness. I've learned a lot from you and am seeing great gains again due to the knowledge you've imparted. Keep up the great work and please keep posting!
Workouts at 1:17, 3:04, 5:28, 6:17, 7:38, 8:02, 9:40, 11:21, 12:40, 14:23, 15:51, 17:03, 17:51, 18:47, 19:57, 20:53
I don't undertand one thing: he passed to an excercise to another with no rest just like in normal superset with freeweights, is that right? 20 and 20....rest +10 and 10 rest (x2).... 15 and 15 rest (in peace XD)
Amazing
This band series has been fantastic. I've been re-evaluating a lot of my exercises and trying to use bands instead of dumbbells and while there are times where I still prefer the pump I get from weights overall there are several exercises where using bands not only gives me a bigger pump and more muscle soreness but the range of motion is usually better and as such I have seen gains in areas where I had started to plateau. Thank you so much for these videos James. You rule!
And nowadays with gyms closing, James' programming and series is even more useful. I've always had atleast 1 resistance cable or some improvise weight ever since the teen yrs(37 now) but I was never really consistent. I like how James has provided a strong way for ppl to stay fit using what can be a cheaper alternative to gym memberships(tho I have one) and with the ease and convenience of working out anywhere. It takes most of the excuses out of the picture.
I prefer bands for arms over dumbbells. When failure happens you can adjust. And get more reps.
@@captainscentsible1811 this so much this!
Bands are great, I really like them in tandem with weights. They are really good finishers. Also I like the cable style movements. So many possibilities with minimal equipment.
Love your band workouts. Bought myself some bands and there great. More videos using bands please.
James, all i can say is thank you! I am from Hungary i ised to work out at a gym, but me and my girlfriend moved to an another place because of work. Now i don't have time nor possibility to go to a gym. This complete body band workout series is helped me get back in the pace. I can do every body part with your techniques, so thank you very much, keep up the good work.
One more thing, i would be very happy and amazed if you give a small reply to me.
Used bands with barbell and cage in last 4 years, reverse method, benchs, reverse rows etc added often chains too, they work great, in last 3 months decided to use just bands for back, i have bands up to 250 lb total resistance, back improved, just use bands as weights: Add reps a/o resistance, muscle need tension, it doesn't know difference between iron and rubber 🙃
that's what she said lol
Great series of band work out, please keep them coming
Thank you
Thank you for your videos, James. I am travelling through Europe and I saw someone using cable in the gym, and you gave me a full idea about the cables and their possibilities. Just ordered 4 of them. Different resistances.
Another excellent video James. All the little tips and pointers really make a difference. Many thanks for the effort. I'm on disability as I have prostate cancer so to get so much great advice right here in my home for free is fantastic. Us regular band users know how damn strong you have to be to pump out sets with that green band. Big boys band I call it LOL.
Very good bend series, Thank you for taking your time to go into details! Greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your videos. Its completely changed the way I lift and its really improving my strength with an injured shoulder. Game changer for me. Gracias
so great all around other then being in lockdown, I'm seeing with bands in gyms once its open too. I've been doing your programs for 2 weeks at home and my body is changing fast! More that weights in gyms.
I really enjoyed the band workouts I am incorporating hit in split training as well I like the bands cuz I get tension on both ends of the movement of I'm 48 years old and I'm starting to see some results all positive stuff which is good thanks again keep making those videos.
i use a green band for back rowing ..curls ...squats .. shoulder presses .. press ups ..yea i like to do some calisthenics .but im 51 yrs old ..never gonna be a big bodybuilder . hoping 1 day i will conquere muscle ups .. but at the end of the day i can go travelling and put my bands in a bag . try that with weights ..and dont need to waste money joining gyms
O-M-G your the grand prize winner😁
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thumbing a ride Sally ride wink😁
Love it. I've been using dumb bells and bowflex , using the bands as my superset in between. I think the program you spoke of being able to workout outside really hit with me. Any time you can make it more convenient and time efficient , you're gonna do more. Thanks
Hey James! Thank you very much for the bands series! Great ideas. Can you please show us more about shoulder and "six pack" workout with bands?greetings
Quality information James! Definitely the best on RUclips! Thank you!
Hey man! Huge fan from the philippines. Could you do more videos or do you have any other back and chest exercises using bands. Been working out with them for a month. Loving the results.
Been waiting for this back video.
Really making me consider using band training
I get the craziest looks when I rock the resistance bands!!! I just smh!! These fools just don't know........yet!!
Thx again James!!
MightyD18 You need to build a respectable physique first. I could go to the gym and do the weirdest exercise and no one would give me crazy looks.
looking forward to more of these band videos. i don't even think you need to review the workout in studio, just post the actual workout. nut it's your channel. thumbs up, great vid
The band-series has been spot on !! When is the rest (shoulders, legs) due?
Hey James I’ve been watching the whole entire band series and I absolutely love it. I’m currently a college athlete and I was just wondering if I’ll put on as much mass in the same time frame if I were to use resistance bands instead of free weights and machines?
I've been using resistance bands for about 7yrs now on and off with weights. There's no doubt about it bands are just as good if not better than weights.
I am using bands now because of the pandemic restrictions and I cannot get any near as good training feeling as I did with free weights ...
@@pointtheblame Maybe you got the wrong bands.
pointtheblame honestly I’ll advice getting all the various sizes of bands (if you don’t already have em) because they can all be used for different workouts and the difference in resistance helps and changes how every workout feels. I got mine in 5 different sizes and try to workout everyday and from my experience, the bands are worth it and help me feel that great pump and soreness that I’ll normally get from weight training. Definitely gonna incorporate bands into my workouts when the current situation is over.
@@Vampeere I have a set of four which I am combining and I have the door anchor but still i see that I am loosing muscle. Anyway at least it is some sort of training. The pecs are the hardest to maintain with resistance bands I think
@@pointtheblame rep speed can also be the reason. With bands, you will want to slow you positive and negatives and focus on contraction
This is great! I’m getting my set of bands (bodylastics ) this Tuesday.
Fantastic Band guidance ! Inspirational!
James Grage's resistance bands video are the best.
Been using bands for a few weeks now already seeing a change in my body, weights have never been like that for me, I'm definitely signing up for your program
These bands are really good for tension, essentric slow down rep and holds. Good if you do a heavy, stretch, pump type full body workout. As soon as the reps feel easy, just grab a little further down or increase reps. Gains!
Yup I love these work out 🏋️♂️ vids 💪👍🏻
I do theses, but when I am at the down position with body firm and straight I twist/rotate each hand individually inward towards middle of back for more stretch. Thanks James
I personally do weights for general fitness but not a big fan more out of necessity than enjoyment.Using bands in lockdown along with some cardio actually enjoy doing the bands
Good info! Difinately, going to look into the bands.
This is very educational and a time needed in our pandemic ❤️
I love resistance bands best for ever
Keep going bro you are in the right way
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Superset 1:
01:17 1. Lat Pulldown - 20-10-10
03:04 2. Low Row - 20-10-10
*Repeat 1&2 at rapid speed 15-20 reps
Superset 2:
07:38 3. High Row - 20-10-10
10:20 4. Single Arm Low Row - 20-10-10
*Repeat 1&2 at rapid speed 15-20 reps
18:47 5. Pushdown - 20-10-10-rapid speed 15-20
Thanks
Sick video! About to hit these today!! Much love from s.d cali!😎 what's up though with those shades! What kind are they🔥
Man I recently started to watch ypur videos and I loved it, can u simukate leg extensions with resiatance bands.
You're awesome thanks
Its really cool to have these options James, especially while travelling etc. Do you reckon that you'll compete again?
love the idea of two straps instead of one, allowing wider grips. that is break through
Just so much awesome info again, thank you. Eh and as I am Scottish can you tell me what the yellow thing in the sky is?
good stuff! thank you!
The great thing about bands is you dont have to carry heavy weight around or put plates on or off and it still hits your ass. I switched completely to bands and I feel Im improving more than with weights.
great videos, are there gonna be any band workouts for legs and shoulders? cheers
Love it. What about good old fashioned pull ups.
The imagery you provide on these - where to think about feeling the muscle contraction - is great. It really helps me focus on form and get to that 17:35 point!
Just one request never ever delete this band series workout videos !!
The bands James is using U believe are x-bands. I have those and iron bull bands are very similar.
I want some of your Fitness and RUclips like to know how do I get some of the Bands you have
Hey James, if I were ever nearby and stopped in to check out bpi headquarters would you show me around and maybe let me catch a workout with you? Is that a type of interaction you have done with fans/followers before? It would be awesome to go over a few exercises and talk about mind muscle connecting and feeling that squeeze. There are a few activation issues I have with my back workout specifically my lats and rear delts
Best RUclipsr
Bands are mint👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧
First time trying this one
I live in Florida also and if you did that same workout in the same location in August... you would pass out and melt!!
James, can you show a RBT workout on ABS or Core .
Great bro
I love those sunglasses. What are they and where can I get a pair?
ThX🤙
Brilliant
Great series! 💪🏻
Which routine is good ? full body resistance tube exercise or split body resistance tube exercise ?
which power cage is resistance band friendly? or maybe James Grage can create one with a program, and i’ll purchase that one.
Loving this works... Is it possible to do a late pulldown with one band?
Single arm lat pulldown.. He does it on another back focus vid with a tall door.
Can you incorporate free weights (I'm sure light ones) into these motions?
04:37 my favorite moment when he goes: hooo yaaa🤙
James, your resistance bands program is one body part per day..i.e..day 1 back, 2 chest, 3 legs...etc...?
I have been using bands for couple of months now. The technique definitely takes a lot of practice and it's hard to get the feel on some exercises. My biggest problem with bands is that I don't like how they strain my hands and make my hands hurt more than on free weights even with gloves on. I have yet to decide whether I will use free weights or bands most frequently.
You can purchase some grips or handles to help with that.
Do you guys suggest a brand of bands?
James, what kind of gloves are that?
I love that the other guy knows everything about this stuff but still he is out of shape!!!!!!
🖕
Hahaha
Love all your videos, but shitt, I can't anchor both bands on my door lol
Great information!
Bands r pretty good
Is it always hot in Florida? I'm from northern Europe and here is very cold already after september. I was training outdoors during the winter and sometimes it was like -18 and windy haha, real Viking stuff. 😄🥶
I agree that bands are great, though I'm curious why you only use the looped kind and never the straight kind (e.g. Bodylastics) with a carabiner at each end. I do like the idea of taking a week or two off of weight training and just doing bands, though I think a band shortcoming is that the amount of resistance is less precisely measured (you back up a bit, or choke up a bit, but you get how much resistance exactly?). I also like bands combined with weights -- e.g., for bench press, a straight-type band hooked to an ankle strap at one end of the barbell, threaded under the bench, then up to the other end of the barbell. You get weight resistance at the bottom, then ever-increasing band resistance as you press up.
Steven Zak I definitely prefer bodylastic bands. They also have the string inside the rubber band so that if they break they won’t snap and injure you.
True, and they're more versatile for combining with barbells for, e.g., squats and bench presses. That said, I can see why James would like the looped kind, if only because you can grab them anywhere without your hands slipping to the ends as they do with slick bands like Bodylastics. Which is why I have both.
That's a bit difficult to answer seeing as bands get progressively "heavier" as you stretch them, i.e. using the yellow at its fullest length and just beyond completely slack might "weigh" just a couple of pounds. However, if you've already stretched it, say 10 inches for example, its "weight" starts to increase exponentially. But you probably already knew this obviously. What I did was to experiment quite a bit. At this stage I'm very familiar with my bands. I know what band to use at which length, to fail at 12 or 13 reps for my first set for a particular exercise. If I want to progress, I know which bands to use in combination, and at which length, to fail at 10 or 11 reps for my second set. And so on, and so on. I'm very anally retentive, so I constructed an entire worksheet containing what bands to use at which lengths for what exercises. If I'm eventually able to do more than 13 reps on my first set I use a different combination or different band entirely on my next workout for that particular muscle group and that particular set. Not as simple as free weights where the weight is written in big bold lettering on the sides, but if you know your bands it's a piece of cake. The best would be to have multiple thinner bands - not just one or two. Maybe three or four.
Loop bands are more versatile as you can do quite a few more exercises that are not attached to something compared to Bodylastics bands. You can also attach loop bands around objects a lot easier. You have to have some type of attachment accessory to attach Bodylastics to objects because Bodylastics does not recommend wrapping the band around something and then putting the band through the caribiner. I have had Bodylastics bands since 2012 and love them as well but I prefer loop style bands.
Honestly?why would you care about measuring the "weight" with bands?
All that matters are the results,who cares how much it weighs?
So what bands are you using here? The ones you mentioned are all orange and not multiple colors you use here
I'm not quite sure the name of these, but I can truly stand behind the products made by Undersun Fitness.
What brand are those resistance bands? How can I get some?
theXbands.com
Thank you for your content. I've made alot of progress just from your videos.
Feedback: please get better camerapeople. Do rows...camera zooms in on your face...
If anything, zoom out. Show the body part being worked out, show the arms, show positioning of legs...don't zoom in on the face
What happened with bpi?
Dear James, why am i Not getting sore after any workout? Doing everything like you explained.
I have gotten sore from bands, The band man had a post about it. resistancebandtraining.com/muscle-soreness-with-band-training/
Joey Rucks thanks Buddy!
You need to make sure you're going to failure on at least 50% of your sets to stimulate soreness aka hypertrophy
@@JoeyRucks I love the band man and have a lot of his resistance bands and accessories. I'm also a member of his Band Gym which has a lot of good programs and workouts.
👍👍💪
Band snapped and knocked me out cold for 4 minutes
Anyone notice grip strength after a few months also is greater ?
Actually he could just do pull ups at that very spot where he placed his bands in order to do lat pulldowns :p
bless u all I'm the unknown comic wink
only sadness 😥 for me is that mine are tube band!
WOULD YOU DO A ROUTINE WITH JUST FAST REPS?
Love the info, not sold on the sardonic format :/
WAIT A MINUTE, WITH THESE RUBBER BANDS
EVEN HOMELESS BUMS CAN WORKOUT THEN GO GET A JOB, OR PULL ONE
Swing some weight dude no more bands 😒
dont knock bands my fella is a big guy .he was sick of paying stupid amounts of money a month at local gym .. then i bought him a green band ..saving $60 a month now ..buy some bands ...purple ..green .blue ...try a press up with a green band if you get 20 then good luck ..and do them controlled they kick arse mind muscle connection .. unless your a steroider
Ashley Kalym bands are amazing. Combining them with weights is absolutely brutal.
Workouts at 1:17, 3:04, 5:28, 6:17, 7:38, 8:02, 9:40, 11:21, 12:40, 14:23, 15:51, 17:03, 17:51, 18:47, 19:57, 20:53
thanks mate