Bench Press :Bands

LexusGS · 12-16-2005, 05:50 PM

Hi, I made my own bands today for benching.
I read powerlifters use this.
My quastion is that is it ok to use them all the time about twice a week? Or is that a once a month thing that you do? Thanks for the help in advance.

**Mudge** · 12-16-2005, 07:35 PM

They are not used all the time, to save the joints and CNS. Resistance is approximately up to, 100 pounds per band depending on the task at hand (where resistance should be, etc).

LexusGS · 12-16-2005, 09:07 PM

I dunno how much resistance my bands are, but judging by the way it feels, i'd guestimate around 40lbs. Alright, thanks Mudge, I appreciate the comment.

**P-funk** · 12-16-2005, 09:17 PM

I would cycle it in for a few weeks as part of a program and then drop it for something else. All the time will be to much. Also, why twice a week? If you are doing them on a westside routine you should use them once a week on dynamic effort day and then do something different on you maximum effort day.

**P-funk** · 12-16-2005, 09:18 PM

and how did you make you own bands? I would be afraid of them snapping on me and throwing off the bar in the middle of a rep. make sure they are sturdy!

LexusGS · 12-16-2005, 09:31 PM

Well, I didnt exactly make em, my dad had some bands he uses to strap stuff onto the roof of his car, so I took a few of those.

So you think it's alright to use them once a week on dynamic days?

**P-funk** · 12-16-2005, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LexusGS

Well, I didnt exactly make em, my dad had some bands he uses to strap stuff onto the roof of his car, so I took a few of those.

So you think it's alright to use them once a week on dynamic days?

once a week for a few weeks is fine. like i said. cycle them in and out.

LexusGS · 12-16-2005, 09:58 PM

ok thanks bro.

**CowPimp** · 12-16-2005, 10:59 PM

Also, keep in mind that if the lockout portion of your bench press (Or any other lift that might warrant their usage) is not your weak point, then the bands will be less beneficial.

Thunder · 12-17-2005, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CowPimp

Also, keep in mind that if the lockout portion of your bench press (Or any other lift that might warrant their usage) is not your weak point, then the bands will be less beneficial.

Forms of accomodating resistance - in this case bands, are indeed used primarily during strength/speed development (ie DE days), but they can actually be used effectively regardless of weak points during hypertrophy training due to the accomodating strength curve.

**CowPimp** · 12-17-2005, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder

Forms of accomodating resistance - in this case bands, are indeed used primarily during strength/speed development (ie DE days), but they can actually be used effectively regardless of weak points during hypertrophy training due to the accomodating strength curve.

I just happen to know that this fellow is aiming to increase his bench press numbers from previous posts. Nonetheless, you make a valid point.

12-16-2005, 05:50 PM	#1
LexusGS 3UZFE Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,636	Bench Press :Bands Hi, I made my own bands today for benching. I read powerlifters use this. My quastion is that is it ok to use them all the time about twice a week? Or is that a once a month thing that you do? Thanks for the help in advance.

12-16-2005, 07:35 PM	#2
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P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,625	I would cycle it in for a few weeks as part of a program and then drop it for something else. All the time will be to much. Also, why twice a week? If you are doing them on a westside routine you should use them once a week on dynamic effort day and then do something different on you maximum effort day.
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12-16-2005, 09:18 PM	#5
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,625	and how did you make you own bands? I would be afraid of them snapping on me and throwing off the bar in the middle of a rep. make sure they are sturdy!
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12-16-2005, 09:07 PM	#3
LexusGS 3UZFE Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,636	I dunno how much resistance my bands are, but judging by the way it feels, i'd guestimate around 40lbs. Alright, thanks Mudge, I appreciate the comment.

12-16-2005, 09:31 PM	#6
LexusGS 3UZFE Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,636	Well, I didnt exactly make em, my dad had some bands he uses to strap stuff onto the roof of his car, so I took a few of those. So you think it's alright to use them once a week on dynamic days?

12-16-2005, 09:58 PM	#8
LexusGS 3UZFE Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,636	ok thanks bro.

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