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I've been getting a lot of questions, eamils and interest regarding the M&F Trainer and the use of the strength bands. I think its great to get feedback and appreciate some great debate in the forums. I hope I have helped in clearing up a few of the questions regarding the use of the Strength bands.
So here are a few facts why you should use them when you train
Reason #1- The bands provide Increased resistance or linear variable resistance through a muscles ROM. as the bands stretch the resistance gets progressively heavier. In exercises such as the Biceps curl and the barbell Bench press as the muscles get stronger during the movement so does the resistance of the bands which is consistent with the strength curve of the muscle through certain movements
Reason #2- The bands are one of the only ways you can emphasize a specific muscle to develop TRUE Power. Free Weight alone has momentum which limits the amount of speed at which you can move the weight. Since Power= Force X Velocity then true power cannot be aquired in a specific muscle group with Free weight alone. With the incorporation of the strength bands plus the free weight the load (amount of weight), the time (the time spent moving the weight or time under tension), and the Speed ( the rate at which you move the weight) can all be maximized during any given set giving the body the ability to train for True Power.
Of course like anything else this is not a mandatory one way solution to train for everyone. In any exercise or taining session many different variations using many different methods and techniques need to be outlined in a goal specific program. This just happens to be a great solution to train for power, muscle strength and size, which will allow the body to recruit Type 2B fast twitch Muscle fibers within a specific movement in a specific muscle or muscle group.
MM
So here are a few facts why you should use them when you train
Reason #1- The bands provide Increased resistance or linear variable resistance through a muscles ROM. as the bands stretch the resistance gets progressively heavier. In exercises such as the Biceps curl and the barbell Bench press as the muscles get stronger during the movement so does the resistance of the bands which is consistent with the strength curve of the muscle through certain movements
Reason #2- The bands are one of the only ways you can emphasize a specific muscle to develop TRUE Power. Free Weight alone has momentum which limits the amount of speed at which you can move the weight. Since Power= Force X Velocity then true power cannot be aquired in a specific muscle group with Free weight alone. With the incorporation of the strength bands plus the free weight the load (amount of weight), the time (the time spent moving the weight or time under tension), and the Speed ( the rate at which you move the weight) can all be maximized during any given set giving the body the ability to train for True Power.
Of course like anything else this is not a mandatory one way solution to train for everyone. In any exercise or taining session many different variations using many different methods and techniques need to be outlined in a goal specific program. This just happens to be a great solution to train for power, muscle strength and size, which will allow the body to recruit Type 2B fast twitch Muscle fibers within a specific movement in a specific muscle or muscle group.
MM
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