Training with Resistance Bands

I have been training with resistance bands for a couple of years now, and use them primarily for my glutes. They are fantastic for glute activation work… and I have also taken before and after pictures of my glutes and seen a huge difference in their shape and perky ness! A common mistake people make when using these bands is not pushing the band out when it is placed above the knees. For you to get the real benefits from them, they need to be used correctly , and pushing against the band builds that tension. I use a HARD band as that is what I specifically need, but for beginners it is a good idea to build up from a lower resistance to a harder resistance. You can carry out a huge variety of exercises with resistance bands when training your glutes such as donkey kicks, fire hydrants, glute bridges, squat with a side kick, squat with a back kick, squat pulses, abductors and more! A good way to begin is performing these exercises for around 12-15 reps, and slowing the exercise down to perfect your form and make sure you are using the band correctly. Make sure your core is engaged throughout for stability too. There are a variety of bands out there on the market from rubber to fabric . I have used rubber many times … and I’m not a fan. They either roll up my legs , dig in or snap! My first fabric choice of band was with Bia_thletic .. who I am still with now and have gone ahead and purchased their LONG set of bands now too for upper body training too! Their bands are made from fabric but are extremely COMFORTABLE and very very hard wearing. If you are looking to get started on training with resistance bands I would highly recommend choosing bia_thletic . They can be found on Instagram or via Google, and if you use my CODE REBECCA10 , you get 10 percent off your orders!