{"id":28987,"date":"2018-07-02T16:43:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T22:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolutionvn.com\/?p=28987"},"modified":"2023-02-24T10:52:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T17:52:45","slug":"resistance-bands-vs-weights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolutionvn.com\/resistance-bands-vs-weights\/","title":{"rendered":"Resistance Bands vs. Weights | 7 Exercises You Need to Try With Resistance Bands"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many reasons for you to exercise<\/a>. Whether it's for strength, endurance, muscle tone, rehabilitation, or general health, the question of resistance bands vs. weights is one that comes up often.<\/p>\n

Here's a quick anecdote:<\/p>\n

Every construction project requires multiple tools and every tool has a purpose. Yes, the head of an adjustable wrench can be used as a hammer \u2013 don\u2019t be ashamed if you\u2019ve done this \u2013 but it\u2019s much more useful for tightening bolts. Even when using the correct tool, there are specific techniques to maximize efficiency.<\/p>\n

Any skilled craftsman will tell you that to start a nail, you want to grip the handle of the hammer closer to the head for more control. And to drive a nail, you want to grip the handle of the hammer closer to the end for more leverage and power. This is before we begin talking about the different types of hammers!<\/p>\n

The construction of your body is no different. You have many tools at your disposal, each with a different purpose. Your resistance toolbox consists primarily of weights \u2013 dumbbells, barbells, and plates \u2013 and resistance bands (\u201cbands\u201d).<\/p>\n

So, going back to the question of resistance bands vs. weights, specifically the question of which is \u201cmore effective\u201d. This is a big question that can\u2019t be answered without more context; \u201cmore effective\u201d at what? Is a hammer or a wrench more effective? It depends on the application.<\/p>\n

Are you driving a nail or tightening a bolt?<\/p>\n

If you want to skip all of the detail and jump straight to the list of exercises to try, scroll right to the bottom.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Advantages of Bands<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s dive in and see where bands belong in your fitness journey. In many side-by-side comparisons of resistance bands vs. weights, the advantages of bands are often simplified to a few obvious points. Bands:<\/p>\n