How Do Resistance Bands Compare to Weights

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  • Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
  • Resistance Bands are known for their convenience and portability but how do they compare to free weights when it comes to real muscle building results?
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    James Grage is a fitness expert that trains exclusively with resistance bands and in this video he does a side comparison of resistance bands vs free weights, covering the following topics:
    0:35 Can resistance bands get the same results as weights?
    0:55 Progressive Resistance as it relates to Progressive Overload
    1:49 Which resistance bands does James Grage use?
    2:31 Variable Speed of reps (time under tension)
    3:28 Training Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers with resistance bands
    3:46 Free Range of Movement with resistance bands
    4:26 Mechanical Tension of weights vs resistance bands
    5:22 Linear Variable Resistance (LVR) with bands
    8:00 Resistance in Multiple Planes with resistance bands
    9:47 Constant Tension with Resistance Bands
    11:16 Freedom to Train Anywhere and Anytime with Resistance Bands
    11:54 Comparing cost of gym membership to resistance bands
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Комментарии • 1 тыс.

  • @JamesGrage
    @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +62

    Get Your Resistance Bands & Complete Training Program, use code [ YT10 ] at checkout for a special discount: www.undersunfitness.com/products/complete-muscle-building-solution?JGYT&RBT-2

    • @amauryguerra6015
      @amauryguerra6015 5 лет назад +3

      James Grage i’ve been trying to buy your resistance bands bundle,but always show they’re sold out.
      When are you going to put the non your store??
      I can’t understand why you share the link to buy it if it’s not available.
      Please 👍

    • @bigfletch8
      @bigfletch8 5 лет назад +5

      @@amauryguerra6015 With great respect to James, they are available almost everywhere today, from KMart to average sports equipment stores, and there is a vast price difference, even thoughnthe material is the same.

    • @amauryguerra6015
      @amauryguerra6015 5 лет назад +1

      @@bigfletch8 thank you.

    • @pinkypete6079
      @pinkypete6079 4 года назад +2

      135 dollars pmsl your having a laugh ain't ya what makes your bands any different to the other cheaper ones around?

    • @brdyyt6702
      @brdyyt6702 4 года назад +1

      Ebay dudes, ALWAYS ebay FTW.

  • @ogChaaka
    @ogChaaka 4 года назад +753

    Bands are great but the bigger ones are hard on my hands.
    Edit: I manned up and now they dont bother me anymore.

  • @andresleiva6973
    @andresleiva6973 5 лет назад +126

    Im 33 year old. A dad and stuff. I injury a lot since 31 using the weight training. I was used to train like this since I was 18 yr old, but now I changed to bands cuz of this guys video about gaining time for the family and voila! 20 pounds in gains with this, zero injury and training with my kids. So thank you.

    • @Therevolution7
      @Therevolution7 3 года назад

      20 lbs in gains..woa!?

    • @3stone1
      @3stone1 2 года назад

      Fake

    • @andresleiva6973
      @andresleiva6973 2 года назад +13

      @@3stone1 dude, im 35 now, im still using them. Not fake at all.

    • @problemimentali
      @problemimentali Год назад

      Any brand you recommend?

    • @sendifieldklend1650
      @sendifieldklend1650 Год назад +1

      @@andresleiva6973 Do you think I can grow my arms and shoulder doing band workouts? I’m an intermediate lifter looking for a way to stay consistent at home

  • @davidnelsonbradsher1381
    @davidnelsonbradsher1381 4 года назад +106

    As a recent adaptor to the Undersun bands, I can attest to the fact that the body only knows tension. With these bands I'm having the best workouts in years, and I recently started James' TA2 Build Program, which has me focused and excited. If you don't think you can achieve the same (if not better) results with power bands as you can with free weights, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. I receive nothing for saying this, either, except the satisfaction of helping others make the same discovery I did. The bands have been a revelation.

    • @jc4evur661
      @jc4evur661 6 месяцев назад +2

      So 3 years after having made this comment is your opinion the same?

    • @davidnelsonbradsher1381
      @davidnelsonbradsher1381 6 месяцев назад

      @@jc4evur661 💯 I believe it more than ever. For so many reasons.

    • @ThisGuyOn81
      @ThisGuyOn81 5 месяцев назад

      We need your response

    • @davidnelsonbradsher1381
      @davidnelsonbradsher1381 5 месяцев назад

      @@jc4evur661 💯. I’ve not even considered going back to weights, and with each year that passes, the more I value using resistance fans to preserve joint health while still building muscle.

    • @davidnelsonbradsher1381
      @davidnelsonbradsher1381 5 месяцев назад

      @@ThisGuyOn81 See comment.

  • @patrickparker4440
    @patrickparker4440 4 года назад +47

    Honestly, I love how you go into detail about WHY you feel the resistance bands, not just that they will help. This video shows people a really good reason as to why NOT to shy away from the bands, but to actually consider them more.

  • @kkampy4052
    @kkampy4052 4 года назад +43

    I'm 63 and have been going to the gym regularly. But now that they have closed I bought a band set and have been working out at home. It took some getting used to but I am getting the hang of it now. I like the progressive load, you get the max force at max contraction and they force you to use other muscles to keep the band in line. Thanks for the video.

  • @thetricksterpill
    @thetricksterpill 5 лет назад +132

    I've always wanted to fully max out results with bands. I have friends that go to the gym and don't seem to be getting fast results. I'm training for calisthenics doing training wall handstand push ups with shoulder presses with bands. I basically became more aesthetic than they have become. I mix bodyweight with bands and the results are quicker than you think.

    • @mareknovak1147
      @mareknovak1147 3 года назад +7

      Hi bro, I am very happy for you. It´s been a year, can you tell us how you have progressed? I have recently got a set of bands and want to have unbiased feedback :)

    • @Deathkill06
      @Deathkill06 3 года назад +18

      @@mareknovak1147 I'm not him but I've been training almost exclusively with bands for 2 years now, it's not a gimmick you can absolutely build muscle with them when used properly. Only thing I've added to my routine in the past 6 months has been a pull up bar and I started doing resistance band kettlebell deadlifts which are super challenging and fun. I stack several heavy duty bands and do front squats with them, the tension on my lower body is insane with them and I've had incredible gains in my legs and glutes using bands to the point where now my lower body has gotten quite shredded in the past 2 years. Still need to lose 20 more lbs to see the full results of what I've built.

    • @mareknovak1147
      @mareknovak1147 3 года назад +1

      @@Deathkill06 Very happy for you bro! I also got a pullup bar, I think it is a must-have when getting resistance bands. When you loop it around it you can put the pullup at any height in your doorway and it allows you to do such a wide scale of exercises, so I´ve found that useful. Currently have 3 different levels of resistance, see what it can help me. I will give you a check in the future unless I forget haha

    • @tz8565
      @tz8565 3 года назад +1

      Resistance bands are great for toning muscle...but not for building muscle.
      Its easier to build muscle with weights. Although, heavy weights wreck joints.
      My body feels way better after switching to bands. I have no more aches or pains. I move better too.
      However, I'm not any bigger.

    • @Ahrone1586
      @Ahrone1586 2 года назад +8

      @@tz8565 you are wrong man wtf xd you dont know anything about mjscld growth... i dont use bands but your information about "toned" muscle is old af

  • @bakerbrian41
    @bakerbrian41 5 лет назад +569

    HA! I’ve been using bands because they’re cheaper than dumbbells 💪 win win

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +155

      Definitely no doubt about that. Also a lot cheaper than a gym membership which can cost upwards of $600/year

    • @matsuwd-emethdaath4002
      @matsuwd-emethdaath4002 4 года назад +23

      @@JamesGrage yes true James and even the cheapest gym ( Planet Fitness ) over all is more than your set of full bands at 135 bucks vs 10 bucks/ month.
      Yep now of course there may be a wise MATH savant claiming how 10 bucks a month is CHEAPER at 120 bucks/ year vs 135 bucks for UnderSun bands...
      **There is a lil something called " annual fee" ( all gyms have them lol ) . Planet Fitness is no different they just call it RGF or Rate Garuantee Fee which is 40 bucks
      * actually 39.95 but lets not pull hairs here *
      I know this for a fact as I worked at PF for 2.5 years lol. So seems after all Undersun bands is truly cheaper ( 135 bucks vs 160 ) and MOST convenient and YES Undersun is also 24/7 that you can carry on your arm/ back/ neck...Planet Fitness is slightly too heavy for that😝😂

    • @naelalers2465
      @naelalers2465 4 года назад

      😂😂😂😂

    • @adhdancer777
      @adhdancer777 4 года назад +19

      Not only cheaper, but also lighter! If you want to travel with them for example :)

    • @africanmaan
      @africanmaan 4 года назад

      Especially during quarantine, I've seen used PIG IRON weights 2 - 4 times the price of comparable brand new products. It's crazy! I stopped playing around and got a set of bands to step up my home workouts

  • @jasonhollis1254
    @jasonhollis1254 4 года назад +18

    I've been doing body weight training for the past year as I was massively into weight training for a long time. But I struggled with training my shoulders and biceps and triceps. I've started adding in resistance band training and it's definitely helped a lot.

  • @kyletennant4730
    @kyletennant4730 5 лет назад +24

    Wow man! You look so much better than even a year ago, true testament to the power of band workouts.

  • @nickvoelker7180
    @nickvoelker7180 4 года назад +239

    This channel has to be racking up the views right now. All of the sudden everyone is into resistance band training for some reason. Good times.

    • @giorgiogazzola5972
      @giorgiogazzola5972 4 года назад +29

      Because dumbbells are harder to find at this point. I ordered resistance bands and I should be getting them by Friday but of course I'd much rather use real weights.

    • @hemi5.7awdpursuit5
      @hemi5.7awdpursuit5 4 года назад +2

      Nick Voelker because gyms are shutdown I just brought a soloflex for $150 on Craigslist

    • @hemi5.7awdpursuit5
      @hemi5.7awdpursuit5 4 года назад +1

      Giorgio Gazzola i will to when gyms open again

    • @mig6220
      @mig6220 4 года назад +1

      @@giorgiogazzola5972 grab a 20lb kettlebell from Wal-Mart. Look up the TONS of workouts on RUclips.

    • @giorgiogazzola5972
      @giorgiogazzola5972 4 года назад +1

      @@mig6220 if only I could find one at a decent price and from a website that isn't a scam

  • @calisongbird
    @calisongbird 2 года назад +11

    This is one of the best, clearest explanations I’ve ever seen - bravo!! Another really critical advantage that resistance bands have over free weights is injury prevention and overall joint health. After decades of free weight training, many of us are suffering from overuse and joint injuries. The variable tension of bands really minimizes this risk because they’re not straining the muscles and joints at the weakest part of the resistance arc like the fixed resistance of free weights do.

  • @xwhEdward
    @xwhEdward 4 года назад +31

    This is a really well made video! Great information, well organized, and well explained. The best of all is how dedicated you are: you train a year and half exclusively with resistance bands before making this video. So you speak from experience, learning, and dedication. Thank you, man! Thank you!

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  4 года назад +4

      Thank you my friend, I appreciate the feedback!

  • @fictionfanatic3469
    @fictionfanatic3469 5 лет назад +40

    Just wanted to say massive thanks- my wife and I are having a baby & I gave up my gym membership & bought resistance bands to train at home instead to make training & life easier.

    • @callumfisher8101
      @callumfisher8101 3 года назад +1

      Very respectable. Bravo sir.

    • @youcancallmeneck5178
      @youcancallmeneck5178 2 года назад +1

      You are great neither giving up on your health and being a father, and since you stay healthy you can be a father for you kid much longer too

  • @georgemohr7532
    @georgemohr7532 Год назад +9

    Drop a resistant band on the floor, no damage. Minimal noise.

  • @MrArtdelgado210
    @MrArtdelgado210 Год назад +1

    I've been researching bands vs free weights and this video convinces me . Its informative and lacks all the needless rhetoric we're forced to endure in most videos. I appreciate that. Most narration is 3 x's longer than necessary.

  • @mattdavies9200
    @mattdavies9200 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant content again James! I'm really enjoying the use of bands. I still add some weight training when I can just to mix it up, but i feel the skys the limit with resistance bands. Great work

  • @mikepittman868
    @mikepittman868 5 лет назад +7

    James I just got my Undersun bands last week, I have used your advanced training technique videos in the gym and loved the results ,but I’ve gotten to a place in my life I can’t give the time I used to in the gym. I absolutely love these things!! The pumps are crazy and I’m able to accomplish this at home!! Thank you for an amazing product and for the awesome experience you share!!

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +3

      Hey Mike! That's awesome my friend. I'm really happy to hear you're enjoying the workouts. You're right, the pumps are crazy. Trust me, it won't be long before everyone realizes how effective band training really is.

  • @1cebergslim
    @1cebergslim 4 года назад +17

    I brought Resistance bands as a way to train when travelling abroad, so glad I have something to train with now during this quarantine

  • @dipanjanacharyya1345
    @dipanjanacharyya1345 5 лет назад +2

    Dude I don’t usually wanna subscribe to channels because of the notifications that I get bombarded with. But subscribing to your channel is a no-brainier. Glad I found it. Keep it going!

  • @racer7007
    @racer7007 3 года назад +90

    I almost catapult myself trying to work out my abs

  • @robbirob557
    @robbirob557 Год назад +5

    I love your videos James, I've been using resistance bands along with bodyweight exercises for 4 years now and I've put on a good amount of muscle because of it. Thank you.

  • @katzsteel
    @katzsteel 5 лет назад +11

    Very helpful. Thank you as I just purchased a whole set of bands and am trying to find the most efficient way of building strength and mass.

  • @shelly5596
    @shelly5596 5 лет назад +8

    Thank you for posting that valuable information James.

  • @lf5523
    @lf5523 3 года назад +10

    This came along at the right time. I’m sure we’re all chipped and you tube knows what we are thinking. I’ve recently bought gymnastics rings, built a pull-up and dip station and now ordering bands. Possibly the ultimate combination. 28 years in the gym and I’ve had enough. This is inspiring. Anytime anywhere. 👍

    • @robbirob557
      @robbirob557 3 года назад +1

      Yes!!! I use bands, a Dip/pull-up bar, a weight vest, and bodyweight, an Awesome combo man.

    • @allwillberevealed777
      @allwillberevealed777 Год назад +2

      🤯
      Same here. I have a pull up tower as well and use it in combination with bands. Depending on the tower, you can attach, wrap, hang bands anywhere on the pull up tower.
      My shoulders have exploded using bands.

  • @paulpatriot1776
    @paulpatriot1776 2 года назад +5

    Best video ever! I was a serious bodybuilder years ago, loved it.
    Several mtb accidents later, broken back, and misc other injuries, my Doctor recommended this training as a part of overall wellness and core strength……and I can say at 56 years young, my overall wellness, stamina, strength and reduction in joint pain has been off the chart.
    Thank you sir for this video. You look awesome by the way.👍👍👍

  • @mildlydazed9608
    @mildlydazed9608 5 лет назад +3

    As someone who doesn't get off of work before gyms close I've been really discouraged to workout so I'm glad to have found this since I'll be able to build muscle at home. Thanks so much

  • @brandienicole4862
    @brandienicole4862 4 года назад +2

    Glad I found you! I had the best results at home and fell off these last couple years and working swing shift doesn’t help with the scheduling of the gym and quite frankly after working 12 hours the last thing I want to do is go to a packed gym- I am so investing into bands and getting and upward cycling bike. Working outside is the best IMO. Thank you so much again!

  • @ILLWill1027
    @ILLWill1027 4 года назад +5

    I'm so glad I found this channel and this video specifically. I have been out the gym for a few months from using the squat machine and tweeking my lower back because of the added weight. I've been reluctant to go back and have said I want to go back to body weight and using resistance bands exclusively and not paying for a membership anymore. You have assured me that this can be done so I thank you and I will be ordering these within the next week so I can finish working on my summer 2020 body💪🏾😅

  • @Chris-ni2pc
    @Chris-ni2pc 4 года назад +6

    watching this now as all i have are resistance bands at home for quarantine and am not pay gouged prices for free weights... thanks for posting this buddy :)

  • @AL-zo4pu
    @AL-zo4pu 4 года назад +5

    Final,y after years someone that explains how to use resistance bands in a very accurate way. You are very good at explaining!

  • @igotworms5956
    @igotworms5956 5 лет назад +7

    I bought 2 sets of bands so I have 2 of each and started working them into my training at the gym. Really makes my workout so much more interesting. Feels like I've fell in love with training all over again..!!!

  • @DD-ix3bm
    @DD-ix3bm 4 года назад +1

    Wow thank you! This is one of the best laid out most informative videoes I've seen on RUclips in a long time!

  • @jonboztepe
    @jonboztepe 3 года назад +3

    One of the best videos I’ve watched regarding resistance bands. Scratch that, the best. Well done!

  • @jiggadaboom
    @jiggadaboom Год назад +5

    Just hit 41, looking to get fitter but don't want to go to a gym. Will defo looking these. Love the indepth look. Great content. Subbed.

  • @JoeCool0510
    @JoeCool0510 4 года назад +2

    I think that your demonstration with the scale attached to the band is one of the most helpful for illustrating the resistance the band provides. I think that your point about starting from a position where the band is already under tension is important.

  • @victoriusalexander5884
    @victoriusalexander5884 5 лет назад +1

    Great video with clear explanation of the benefits of resistance bands. Thank you.

  • @Mr2004MCSS
    @Mr2004MCSS 5 лет назад +27

    Great video. Another advantage which wasn't mentioned was that on most exercises, you can change the tension on the fly if you discover that the resistance is to light or heavy by moving closer or further away from the attachment point or gripping the band itself closer or further away from the attachment point whether that attachment point is some object or some part of your body.

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +12

      Hey Wayne. You're 100% correct. That will be in a future video as well as some drop-set techniques using the same principle.

    • @tutubeas10
      @tutubeas10 5 лет назад

      Great observation, mate!

    • @JimEverette
      @JimEverette Год назад +2

      I actually made those adjustments with bands yesterday at gym, bands work out you can work up sweat fast and get out of gym and be done quick.

  • @SupremeSkeptic
    @SupremeSkeptic 5 лет назад +308

    "...And now after a year and a half of training exclusively with resistance bands..."
    ok, nuff said... I am buyin' a set.

    • @pinkypete6079
      @pinkypete6079 5 лет назад +14

      You won't regret it mate

    • @matsuwd-emethdaath4002
      @matsuwd-emethdaath4002 4 года назад +6

      Lmao...true 100 %

    • @kayaeki
      @kayaeki 4 года назад +8

      I bought one yesterday, I'm not doing my form right now still. I'll learn it and it seems effective a lot!

    • @MistaKnifeguy
      @MistaKnifeguy 4 года назад +2

      RIGHT!?

  • @blackhymn347
    @blackhymn347 5 лет назад +1

    Fantastic!
    Just wanted to say Thank you for giving my training the kick it needed - your videos are my go to source for Resistance Bands, your content is far superior to any others on this subject, looking forward to more!

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +3

      Thanks my friend! I'm going to start cranking out a lot more content. There's some cool topics that I'm eager to tackle

  • @Squirtlesquadteamlead
    @Squirtlesquadteamlead 3 года назад +1

    Just ordered some bands off amazon and your video got me hyped to get into shape while the gyms are closed!

  • @johnwardog2663
    @johnwardog2663 5 лет назад +30

    Very informative! Been on the fence on adding bands to my workouts, but your presentation has just convinced me to incorporate them in to my workouts. Great video!

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +15

      Hey John. Yeah the easiest way to start is incorporating them right into your regular routine. You can add them in combination with free weights for certain exercises or even use them as a finisher set for a crazy pump. That's how I started using them over 10 years ago. It wasn't until the last year and a half that I dropped the weights completely and went 100% band training

  • @V1turbo2
    @V1turbo2 5 лет назад +1

    Wonderfully explained.
    Thank you.

  • @ananyaakap
    @ananyaakap 4 года назад +3

    Resistance bands are super portable. I was considering buying one, but had doubts regarding whether I'd be missing out on anything if I'd only be strength training using resistance bands (although I'm not that much into strength training, just want to chisel my body a little). Thanks to you, I have more clarity now. I can't wait to use to tone my body, grow my butt muscles, lol. Also, carry it on trips with me, I think that one is the biggest pro since I like my bagpack to be super minimalistic. ♥️♥️♥️
    It was also very nice and organised of you to categorise the lesson into different pointers while explaining the advantages. Got to learn some nice gym vocabularies! 💅

  • @oliverevilboo
    @oliverevilboo 4 года назад +17

    You’re so accurate! It’s so rare in your field. Thank you!
    You have a new subscriber 👍🏻

  • @michaelg6652
    @michaelg6652 5 лет назад +10

    Great information James 👍
    One thing I really appreciate about the bands is the ease of doing drop sets with the same band as you mention, the tension/resistance is adjustable 👍

    • @collinjack1511
      @collinjack1511 4 года назад

      Very similar to TRX, just adjust your position and you change the amount of tension. No need to stop the workout to change out weights

  • @Anonymous-cb9ej
    @Anonymous-cb9ej 5 лет назад

    M glad you are back again loved your videos and the way you explain stuff it's just amazing hat's off 😍😍😍

  • @TheBeaver06
    @TheBeaver06 3 года назад

    Ive just started body shock programme of yours and I cant believe how much the little light band works my muscles.After weight training for a year with free weights im very very impressed.Loving the programme thanks Annik xxb

  • @dukedrumraw6121
    @dukedrumraw6121 Год назад +7

    I’ve just started resistant band training after years long break. Doing bicep curls with resistant bands is the first time I’ve felt my biceps hurt with out also my elbow joint

  • @zachweaver599
    @zachweaver599 4 года назад +9

    This guy must have known about Coronavirus for years making all these videos with at home res band workouts! Was ahead of the time. All of his videos are about to see a huge uptick in views and I'm happy for him. Seems like a solid dude who knows a lot of fitness. Been enjoying following the videos during quarantine.

    • @MaczardoYT
      @MaczardoYT Месяц назад

      It is so weird to think that COVID was 4 years ago. I'm turning 13 this year and I was in 3rd grade when lockdown happened

  • @AndrewMakarskiy
    @AndrewMakarskiy 4 года назад

    Love the way you explain, James! Ordered a pair of resistance bands today. Don't want to lose what I gained in the gym) for a couple of years plus trying something new which is always of interest.

  • @adamclark9819
    @adamclark9819 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome and informative video as always brother. Thanks for explaining and putting out this! Enjoyed it very much. Time to try the bicep curl challenge! Let’s goooo!!

  • @razkrat8803
    @razkrat8803 5 лет назад +4

    Darn. I just watched your resistance bands videos for the first time. And saw your Channel for the first time yesterday and today I get this gift!
    Thank you :)

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +1

      Welcome my friend! I'm glad you found it!

  • @1riv3rrr
    @1riv3rrr 4 года назад +4

    Thank you James for positively changing my life.

  • @VivianDohlen
    @VivianDohlen 4 года назад

    I am so glad I found your channel. I have started using bands and your channel has helped me so much. So well explained and great effective exercises! Thank you!

  • @JMK15
    @JMK15 5 лет назад +2

    JG - Looking great. Even more healthy and strong. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more with Resistance Bands.

  • @cmcmackn
    @cmcmackn 5 лет назад +61

    James you are a legend man. Thanks to you, I’m switching completely to bands for at least 3 months to see if I can maintain my results. Super pumped because I’m tired of my shoulders/elbows hurting all the time from free weights! Thank you for the inspiration and confidence to test this out.

  • @dougp5044
    @dougp5044 4 года назад +13

    I remember back when I was a teen in the 80s we didn't use bands we used bicycle tubes and now bands are popular.

  • @jessetomahawk2306
    @jessetomahawk2306 4 года назад

    Excellent !! I appreciate the discussion of the finer points. Cheers!!

  • @tarayogui5297
    @tarayogui5297 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for all this info! Your channel is great 👍🏼

  • @razkrat8803
    @razkrat8803 5 лет назад +12

    Was thinking about having something to do exercise with when I traveled or didn't have time to go to the gym. :)

  • @reachvictoria3386
    @reachvictoria3386 5 лет назад +46

    The base and core strength claim is legit. I’ve never had my core as sore as last week after chest! I’ve been training for almost 20 years, and I like to think I haven’t been a total weenie this whole time! 😆

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +28

      Reach Victoria a good friend of mine, who’s been a hardcore gym rat for years, and serious about jiu jitsu, just experienced the same thing recently. We worked out together with bands and he was shocked at how weak his core was, when trying to do the anchored movements. Now just after a few weeks he’s loving it. He’s especially seeing the benefits in his jiu jitsu.

    • @reachvictoria3386
      @reachvictoria3386 5 лет назад +6

      James Grage lol, at least I know I’m in good company! Doing those single sided, anchored movements is no joke on the core. 💪🏻

    • @jesusisgod2953
      @jesusisgod2953 3 года назад +1

      Are you saved? If not, "REPENT YE, AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL."
      THE GOSPEL (which means the Good News) is the news that God Almighty, the Creator came in the flesh as Jesus Christ to take away the sin of the world. He gave up his own life to save ours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for our redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him.
      John 1:1,14 KJV
      In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD. [14] And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us,
      Isaiah 9:6 KJV
      For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
      John 1:10 KJV
      He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT.
      John 20:28-29 KJV
      And Thomas answered and said unto him, MY LORD AND MY GOD. [29] Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
      Are you saved friend? If you died tonight will you go to heaven or hell?
      Acts 16:30-31 KJV
      ...what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
      1 John 1:8-10 KJV
      If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
      Luke 24:47 KJV
      And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
      Acts 4:12 KJV
      Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
      ruclips.net/video/14y_VIJ2ZbM/видео.html

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog315 5 лет назад +1

    I’ve used stackable resistance bands steadily, not exclusively for the last 6 years. While I’ve heard your presentations before, this is the first time that I know you get it. I have the style of bands that you use and the stackable kind. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. Would like to see you progress in that topic. Thanks for bringing the truth. I’m 59 and bands just keep things safer and provide fantastic results.

  • @artworks3d
    @artworks3d Год назад

    I'm 59 and working out with free weights off and on (mostly "off") for close to 25 years. Lifting very heavy with less than strict form through the years has led to serious rotator cuff problems (and mild tendinitis), thus forcing me to take a LOT of time off from the gym... As any lifter can tell you, the prospect of missing workouts can be depressing, so I'm looking into switching exclusively to resistance band training (to give my old joints a deserved break). I've watched several of James Grage's videos and have been greatly encouraged that muscle gains can still be made with proper band training techniques! Thank you for the fantastic information -- I'll be visiting your channel often in the weeks and months to come!

  • @debicadude
    @debicadude 4 года назад +5

    Bro, this is exactly what ive been looking for, and this is exactly what ive been thinking about bands, as ive been working out with them more and more!
    U blew my mind, very good video!!! The burn with bands is SICK; the pump is madlad, and u can see the shock from the muscles, if u ordinary use dumbless or machines :) They are like dude WTF are u doing

  • @Mrjosiahguy
    @Mrjosiahguy 5 лет назад +9

    Love the videos! I Bought the heavy band, and I’m diggin how I can bust out some quick workouts in my apt. Thanks James! 🤙

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +1

      Josiah Peterson thanks brother. More to come! Make sure to check out the TA2 BUILD program. That brings everything together - all the tips, exercises, etc

    • @Joj1n
      @Joj1n 5 лет назад

      James Grage will there be in the future a workout „complete body“? 5 days split is (good) but quite a lot, isn’t it?
      All the best from germany 🇩🇪

  • @MrMojmoj
    @MrMojmoj 5 лет назад

    Hey man,Iv been training with weights forever but had a spinal fusion a few years back. Since surgery I’m finding lifting weights is now coursing pain for in my lower back specially when I train shoulders. I have just stumbled upon you’re channel which I’m finding extremely helpful as I have just started using bands due to not wanting to put the pressure of the weights through my spine. ( the impact it has on my back pain wise leaves me hobbling for days at times) I’m just trying to get my head around the fact that we can still get just as good results using bands instead of weights.looking forward to watching some more of you’re stuff.

  • @renatords1559
    @renatords1559 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the Great content, what camera are you using on this video?

  • @jimpoindexter3719
    @jimpoindexter3719 5 лет назад +12

    I agree with Chad. It is obvious from your muscular development that bands absolutely work. This was an excellent video of the science of using bands. Thanks James.

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +12

      Jim Poindexter hey Jim. Thank you. With all the skepticism surrounding the effectiveness of resistance band training I felt that I needed to step away from the gym completely and use bands exclusively. That was over a year and a half ago. I can tell you with 100% certainty that bands are just as effective as free weights

    • @thepissedofflandlord
      @thepissedofflandlord 2 года назад

      Yeah the fact james is jacked AF speaks for it's self.

  • @Carlos-ku3mk
    @Carlos-ku3mk 4 года назад +3

    Just ordered my resistance bands
    Set!
    Pumped 💪

  • @marcusg_mg
    @marcusg_mg 5 лет назад +1

    Man bro love the videos you make just started using resistance bands ... Adding them to my workout sets .

  • @pawandeep31
    @pawandeep31 4 года назад +1

    What a great timing for YT to recommend this video! Thanks for the tips on band

  • @Keldeo-gx
    @Keldeo-gx 2 года назад +5

    I am training calisthenics but I found that there is no bodyweight exercise could truly build strong train legs, even pistol squats. The same case with biceps, we already have chin-ups or ring curl but I need more variation which is more isolated bicep without weights. Bands come in and solve all the problem. Such a great channel.

    • @dipe6376
      @dipe6376 2 года назад

      I'm tryyna get into calisthenics but I can't find an alternative way to train legs what's the alternative?

    • @Keldeo-gx
      @Keldeo-gx 2 года назад

      @@dipe6376 check out his video on leg training with RBs. I guess this is what you’re looking for

  • @MB-kn5hz
    @MB-kn5hz 5 лет назад +6

    This is extremely informative . Thanks, James!

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад

      Hey Molly! Glad you liked it. I'll be uploading more content soon, related to resistance band training.

  • @purasappspurasapps4420
    @purasappspurasapps4420 4 года назад

    Thanks
    This is my motivation video!
    you answered all my doubts
    I will continue watching your videos to know how to build muscle and continue progressing

  • @whitebeardcycles
    @whitebeardcycles 4 года назад +1

    Really well explained and put together.

  • @clumein2
    @clumein2 5 лет назад +3

    Best comparison explanation ever done! James, your the guy I've been waiting for so I can shove your videos in front of the ones that laugh at bands... thanks for all your hard work... and damn, I recently purchased a bunch of bands. If I had not, I would have bought from you... well, my next round will be your product. Thanks!

  • @reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134
    @reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134 5 лет назад +57

    I'm literally just doing resistance bands/ bodyweight exercises only at the moment to for the rest of 2019 & I'm feeling it it's a great little break from the regular strength training workouts I normally do aka weights 💯💯💯.
    - Kingz #RKA

    • @arthurthegreat6565
      @arthurthegreat6565 4 года назад

      Agreed

    • @jesusisgod2953
      @jesusisgod2953 3 года назад +1

      Are you saved? If not, "REPENT YE, AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL."
      THE GOSPEL (which means the Good News) is the news that God Almighty, the Creator came in the flesh as Jesus Christ to take away the sin of the world. He gave up his own life to save ours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for our redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him.
      John 1:1,14 KJV
      In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD. [14] And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us,
      Isaiah 9:6 KJV
      For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
      John 1:10 KJV
      He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT.
      John 20:28-29 KJV
      And Thomas answered and said unto him, MY LORD AND MY GOD. [29] Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
      Are you saved friend? If you died tonight will you go to heaven or hell?
      Acts 16:30-31 KJV
      ...what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
      1 John 1:8-10 KJV
      If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
      Luke 24:47 KJV
      And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
      Acts 4:12 KJV
      Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
      ruclips.net/video/14y_VIJ2ZbM/видео.html

    • @iwayanpardika2575
      @iwayanpardika2575 3 года назад

      @@jesusisgod2953 nah I'm good..

  • @amandamcroberts1887
    @amandamcroberts1887 5 лет назад +1

    I absolutely love your RB tutorial videos. I use mine faithfully. Would you please share how to do a Band Leg Press, if there is a substitute. Thanks so much!

  • @JacobClark93
    @JacobClark93 4 года назад

    absolutley wonderfully done video! i have heard people say resistance bands are not as good as free weights. that made no sense to me! now i have all the science behind it. thank you, subbed.🤘

  • @milo_thatch_incarnate
    @milo_thatch_incarnate 5 лет назад +9

    20-year-old female here getting into the lifting game - I have been using resistance bands for about 6 months, as I started pretty weak, but some people say you can’t build muscle mass with them, and I was a bit discouraged because I don’t want to spend the money on a gym membership if it’s not necessary. I’m so grateful you’ve shown me how I can do better at using the bands I have to body build like I want! Thank you!
    At some point the band weight isn’t going to be enough for me and I’m going to go to the gym, but for now bands work great!

    • @skinnyboi4867
      @skinnyboi4867 3 года назад +3

      Try calisthenics with progressive overload and if want something cheap and reliable gymnastic rings are the best thing

    • @milo_thatch_incarnate
      @milo_thatch_incarnate 3 года назад +1

      @@skinnyboi4867 thanks! That's really helpful.

  • @MNJim1966
    @MNJim1966 5 лет назад +6

    One of the things Iike about bands is they are easier on your joints. I still use free weights but I use bands for numerous accessory exercises like tricep extensions, etc...

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +4

      Hey Jim. I agree 100%. With free weights most injuries occur at the very beginning or very end of a set when you're either picking the weight up or setting it back down. Just as a singular example, I've seen so many pec tears happen from a person rocking back into position for a dumbbell chest press.

  • @atulsingh.7014
    @atulsingh.7014 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this video ❤️

  • @eeeo2196
    @eeeo2196 4 года назад +1

    Yess!! That’s what i’m looking for.. someone who knows what he’s saying out of experience n testing for a period of time!! Thank you, SIR!!

  • @adoun7
    @adoun7 4 года назад +6

    When coronavirus pandemic started I bought dumbbells, later I found resistance bands much more better for the reason you mentioned, top of that they are cheaper than dumbbells.

  • @cyberjoe77
    @cyberjoe77 5 лет назад +4

    Ever since I saw your videos on resistance bands training I’ve been exclusively training with them. I like training at home and don’t need lots of equipment. At 51 years old I can tell you I get a great pump and great workouts. Transitioning between exercise is quick and easy and efficient. I feel I concentrate more on the movements. But folks should not be fooled these workouts are serious and should perform all movements properly, not “nilly Willy”. Not to mention portability.Thx for the info.

    • @JamesGrage
      @JamesGrage  5 лет назад +1

      Hey my friend. Yeah the workouts are awesome. Most people definitely underestimate the effectiveness of bands.

  • @thetechjunkie888
    @thetechjunkie888 4 года назад

    You just received a new subscriber man! Very awesome 👏 information! I recently just purchased my resistance bands set, and I will be bodybuilding with them. Awesomeness! Let’s get it! 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @carlosandrehancock3394
    @carlosandrehancock3394 4 года назад

    Great class - thank you for the info👍

  • @eboy3399
    @eboy3399 5 лет назад +31

    Im 16 about to turn 17 my mom us about to order the bulk bundle ,im so excited.

    • @Eyewitnessinfinity
      @Eyewitnessinfinity 5 лет назад +14

      Just remember everything is useful they are all tools the greatest tool is between the ears.

    • @BruceWayne-zj1kw
      @BruceWayne-zj1kw 4 года назад +3

      Best of luck, young fella.

  • @Lucky13_537
    @Lucky13_537 4 года назад +3

    Bands are great but I've found disadvantages too, feel they need to be mentioned here for some balance.
    I definitely don't get the same results with band leg exercises, vs leg exercises with weights. Legs lost weight during lockdown when I was just using bands, to the point I got stretch marks. Main problem was, with the big compound exercises like band squats and band deadlifts, I was unable to fatigue my legs. With band deadlifts my grip always gave out before my legs did, and with band squats, the easiest point of a rep is when you're squatting down, and the hardest point is when you're standing up - the other way round to the weights. I just don't feel the same benefits when the lowest resistance in a squat rep is when I am at the bottom of my squat, which is when you should really be pushing through from squat down position and up. 4 weeks since I've been going back to the gym for leg days with weights, and my legs noticeably have got bigger already.
    Another disadvantage - once you get to a certain point of resistance with some of the anchored band exercises (eg anchored row, anchored chest press) , you can't use more resistance without the bands pulling you towards the anchor during a rep. Yes you can mitigate this with adjusting your positioning or where you're holding the band, but even then, as you get stronger you'll reach a point where the extra resistance you use is just pulling your entire body towards the anchor. This kept happening with standing rows with bands, so I switched to seated row - but eventually with more resistance, when I pulled on the bands for the row, they started dragging my entire body along the floor, towards the anchor, even though I was sitting down! This of course doesn't count as reps.

  • @lorilorimeme5456
    @lorilorimeme5456 5 лет назад +1

    You are amazing!!! I love your videos. Soooo much information and knowledge. Thank you!!!

  • @TGUNNER777
    @TGUNNER777 5 лет назад

    Awesome! Please keep them coming, James!!!

  • @jerrymarquez6823
    @jerrymarquez6823 4 года назад +16

    This guy about to make a killing with his bands and workouts! A lot of videos were made 1 year ago and now in 2020 with Coronavirus and all gyms closed, views about to skyrocket! Never once did I consider buying resistance bands since I have gym memberships, but with this pandemic and gyms closing I invested in some, and holy shit!!! Don’t underestimate them, they are brutal!!! Keep it up and post more videos using these 💪🏽

    • @hemi5.7awdpursuit5
      @hemi5.7awdpursuit5 4 года назад +1

      Jerry Marquez yeah I remembered soloflex and boweflex uses resistance but bands are definitely cheaper and more mobile for gym close apocalypse

    • @whenwillwesail
      @whenwillwesail 3 года назад

      I've been using bands now for about 6 months. My elbows don't hurt anymore and I think that they give a better work out. I have seen better results. Now is that from bands or just different training. Who knows. But they work. Very well.

  • @antopolskiy
    @antopolskiy 5 лет назад +228

    man Jorah Mormont got really buffed

  • @Cloppa2000
    @Cloppa2000 4 года назад

    I would never have believed bands could work like u say but ur videos are excellent! Will be going thru more of ur vids. (only seen two so far) and will start trying some exercises and hope to get some better results in the near future by incorporating some band work.

  • @adventureswithmarkandjen7986
    @adventureswithmarkandjen7986 3 года назад +2

    Great video! Very educative!

  • @badmonkey91
    @badmonkey91 3 года назад +4

    Wow... I started messing around with bands as a way to rehab my shoulder. Then I started looking into exercises to replace dumbell/barbell/machine exercises. And for alot of exercises, the bands feel way better! The muscle is shot, with a lot less time worrying about exact weights, or accessory work. And the muscle is TOTALLY shot.

  • @To0t
    @To0t 4 года назад +285

    yea just bought a resistance band set cuz coronavirus and dont know whether i should go to gym or not

  • @fil2205
    @fil2205 5 лет назад +1

    Im really enjoying the Undersun bands program and am showing some results first month in Not bad for a 62 yr old I reckon :) Keep on keeping on James

  • @ricardocarvalholeite6263
    @ricardocarvalholeite6263 4 года назад +1

    Amazing work and information 👍🏼 thank you sir