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X Resistance Bands VS Dumbbells Posted by Coach Todd o n Feb 12, 2013 in Wo rko uts | 0 comments Hey thanks for visting! I gave P90X a shot more than once and failed every single time. 7 times in fact...But then it clicked and I found the tools to get ripped! I want to share that with YOU - consider joining my team! Joining RIPPEDCLUB has been a game changer for hundreds of people. Lets get you started today! So the reason you are looking into using resist ance bands vs dumbbells is to make the biggest muscle gains and fat loss possible right? rippedclub bootcamp Coaching Opportunity Motivation Nutrition Reviews RIPPED Results Supplements Team Beachbody Workouts Home Join RIPPEDCLUB! Join A Challenge Group Become A Coach Contact About Me Nutrition Zone Fitness Programs » Challenge Packs » Todd’s Tips » Supplements » Shakeology » e PDFmyURL.com

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Resistance Bands VS Dumbbells

Posted by Coach Todd on Feb 12, 2013 in Workouts | 0 comments

Hey thanks for vist ing! I gave P90X a shot more thanonce and failed every single t ime. 7 t imes in fact...But thenit clicked and I found the tools to get ripped! I want to

share that with YOU - consider joining my team! JoiningRIPPEDCLUB has been a game changer for hundreds of people.Lets get you started today!

So the reason you are looking into using

resist ance bands vs dumbbells is to

make the biggest muscle gains and fat

loss possible right?

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Resistance Bands VS Dumbbells – Which To UseFor THE BEST Results

Right!

You want to be sure that you are training

for the best results possible, not just

“okay” results…

What you are going to find unique about

this artic le is that I am coming from the

position of having used both during my journey with P90X, Insanity: The Asylum and P90X2. Most

“res istance bands vs dumbbells” reviews out there are from people who have done some reading

on the internet and given some opinions…They dont speak from experience. So I am going to

explain to you the benefits and downfalls of each form of res istance training too l so that you can

make the most informed decis ion about us ing res istance bands or dumbbells.

Resistance Bands VS Dumbells – The SimilaritiesWhen it comes to pinning these two exerc ise too ls against one another, you also need to look at

the s imilarities between the two so that you dont form some sort of uneducated bias toward one

over the other.

A lot of people think that you can only get ripped if you go to the gym and lift a ton of free

weights, but in reality – you can get ripped from home with free weights and even res istance bands

So lets set the record straight about what both resistance bands vs dumbbells have to offer: a)

both provide some form of res istance, b) both allow a free range of motion, c) both allow variable

speed of movement, and d) both allow progressive res istance. All four of these properties are

essential for the benefits that come from effective res istance-training program like P90X or P90X2.

Resistance Bands VS Dumbbells – The DifferencesAside from the physical characteristics of bands and dumbbells, there are a surpris ing amount of

differences in what you can do with each ris istance too l, as well as what type of results you can

expect.

But lets break down the differences between the two into advantages and disadvantages:

Advant ages Of Resist ance Bands

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The most notable advantage of res istance bands is the transportability of them. They can

fo ld up easily into a laptop bag or carry-on suitcase so that you literally have no excuse

NOT to exerc ise while on the road for work or on vacation with the fam.

Another advantage bands have over dumbbells is cost. You can pick up res istance bands for

as cheap as $5, but as with any product you usually get what you pay for. I paid $20 for a

100lb pull res istance band and paid another $14 for the handles. I can also switch out the

band for something with less res istance pretty quickly which is a nice feature.

The potential for increased range of motion with exerc ises that are more “functional”. You

can much more easily use a res istance band with a full range of motion through a baseball

swing than you could trying to use a dumbbell.

Cant use momentum to get in any cheat reps.

Disadvant ages Of Resist ance Bands

Limited amount of res istance for exerc ises where heavy res istance is required (think

lawnmower pulls)

Difficult to accurately monitor strength gains other than “feeling stronger”

With increased res istance (stretching of the band), you risk snapping the band resulting in

injury…You should see some of the welts I got on my back after some overhead tricep

extensions…

Variable res istance through the range of motion can produce “dead spots” where you are

not engaging muscle fibers fully.

Advant ages Of Dumbbells

Nearly unlimited levels of res istance (depending on what you have available)

You can nominally monitor strength gains and know when you need to bump up your

intensity to continue making strength gains.

Virtually indestructible (unless you have some cheap adjustable dumbbells), invest in a

quality set!

Balance – with dumbbells you can lift the same weight in each hand while with res istance

bands you can inadvertently have more tension on one s ide vs the other.

Greater muscle recruitment – More of the smaller supporting muscles are used with

dumbbells and result in a more complete physique.

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Disadvant ages of Dumbbells

High risk of injury if exerc ises are performed without the proper form.

Takes time to learn proper technique unless you have a trainer guiding you through each

movement (Thats why I like P90X…Tony Horton leaves no room for error)

The cost of dumbbells can be extremely steep. For a decent set of used dumbbells ranging

from 5lbs – 50lbs, you can expect to pay anywhere between $200 and $800. That inc ludes

adjustable dumbbells as well.

Storing dumbbells can take up quite a bit of room unless you have adjustable dumbbells.

Traveling with dumbbells is near impossible unless you want to pay out the but for baggage

fees, lo l

Here are my P90X result s aft er 180 days of using ONLY bands and a pull-up bar:

So Which Should I Use For The BEST Results? – BandsVS DumbbellsLike I said, I have used both band as well as dumbbells so let me give you my personal opinion

based on the results that I have gotten.

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Bands are an extremely effective and useful res istance option if you are on a super tight budget

and cant afford a set of decent dumbbells.

If you do choose bands, just be sure you choose a band that isn’t go ing to prevent you from

making strength gains. You dont want to limit your strength and results because you are afraid that

your band is go ing to snap and whip you across the face!

…Trust me, it hurts!

I would recommend getting a set of 3 bands if you are doing a program like P90X, all with different

res istance levels depending on your current strength levels and where you want to be after 90

days. I did my first two rounds using a s ingle band and got awesome results, but the reason I

snapped that band so many time was because my strength capabilities exceeded the limits of that

band. You can shorten the band and increase the res istance by stepping on it, but just be sure you

arent over-stretching the band to wear its about to snap…again, it hurts!

Dumbbells are definitely going to get you THE BEST results thoug h.

You are going to be able to monitor and measure your progress much more accurately, therefore

you can know whether or not you need more intensity (more weight) in order to continue to

produce muscle and strength gains.

You are going to recruit more muscle fibers from supporting tissue during your exerc ise moves

and when your body fat levels begin to drop, you are going to see a much more defined and

faceted physique.

The strength gains alone would be the main reason I would recommend you use dumbbells over

bands.

…AND when you build more strength, you have more muscle…more muscle burns more fat over

time…its a win/win!

I use a set of LifeSmart adjustable dumbbells that go from 5-55lbs. Picked em up for $200 on

Academy.com and have been using them for 18 months now! Awesome product!

And here are my 90 day result s wit h P90X2 using dumbbells!

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Which Do You Prefer? – Bands VS DumbbellsWhat’s your take on res istance bands vs dumbbells? Leave a comment below and let us know what

you use personally. What kind of results have you gotten? Why do prefer and why? Lets here from

YOU!

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