01-27-2016, 11:36 AM
I have been using bands since my powerlifting days back in 2005 and I like them a lot in FT!
One especially good use for them IME is for the loading sets on calves!
I attach the black bands along with plates on the leg press and do raises.
Also muscle rounds on a chest hammer press work well.
I find it can be hard to get the weight moving smoothly from the get go on hammer presses (I have long arms and the bottom position stretches me quite hard!).
This way the initial few inches have less resistance which gets the set moving with ease.
One especially good use for them IME is for the loading sets on calves!
I attach the black bands along with plates on the leg press and do raises.
Also muscle rounds on a chest hammer press work well.
I find it can be hard to get the weight moving smoothly from the get go on hammer presses (I have long arms and the bottom position stretches me quite hard!).
This way the initial few inches have less resistance which gets the set moving with ease.