Illustration of elastic belt bench press-bench press-bench advantage of elastic belt bench press

Advantages of elastic bands:

　　Adhere to the resistance of elastic bands, providing an upward resistance in the entire range of movement, providing an additive effect on the muscles. When your muscles contract and exert force, the elastic band stretches longer and the resistance increases even more.

　　Generally speaking: At your weakest point, generally at your starting position, the resistance caused by the elastic band is minimal, which helps you overcome this "sticking point (sticking) Point)”,

　　Then, when breaking through this point, the tension (resistance) of the elastic band also begins to increase, allowing the best muscle training efficiency.

　　In addition, the resistance of the elastic band will make you more unstable, so it challenges your control more!

　　Main exercises: pectoralis major, triceps.

　　1. Load your barbell with weight suitable for your training. Fix the elastic band at the end of the barbell, and then load the dumbbell to ensure that it is securely fixed to the barbell.

　　2. Lying flat on the bench, with your feet flat on the ground, the strength penetrates the hips, the back is slightly arched, and the shoulder blades are contracted. Turn your palms back Move, completely wrap the barbell with your fingers. Take the barbell off the rack, extend your arms, and apply the weight to your chest. This will be your starting position.

3. Bend the elbows to lower the barbell to the position of the sternum, and retract the elbows slightly to allow the latissimus dorsi to be tightened. After the barbell touches the body, straighten the elbows and push the barbell back to the initial position.

1. Breathing method: Inhale when the barbell drops and return to the starting exhale.

2. Be sure to stabilize the sense of control when the barbell drops and prevent it from falling on your chest.

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