Using exercise bands to train the upper body
Training of the upper body is very popular these days. The regular method is to train in a gym with weights. You have probably all seen the big fellows standing in front of the mirrors at the gym. They have the body that everyone wants.
Standing in front of a mirror is not the only way you can sculpt your upper body. The use of exercise bands has become more and more popular, and it really does work.
In the article you are reading we will show you three simple and easy exercises that you should do with the exercise bands to improve your upper body strength. The good thing about these exercises is that they are very easy to adjust to your level. You should start with about 15 reps and increase when needed.
The chest press
The first exercise is the chest press. This exercise is very easy and requires a minimum of equipment. All you need is your resistance bands and a pole or something similar. Stand with the pole behind you and wrap the bands around it. Grab the bands with both hands and push forward. It’s that simple. This exercise is good for both arms and chest.
The over bent row
This is a very simple, but very effective, exercise. It is great for arms and chest. Stand on the center of the bands with both feet. Stand with a 90 degree angle in your hips and pull the tubes up until you reach the torso.
Curling bicep
This is one of the oldest exercises that exists. Stand with both feet on the center of the bands. Grab band at a distance that gives you a good resistance. Pull up with your underarms.
There are a lot of exercises that you can use to tone your upper body. Start with these three simple ones and you will be well on your way to getting the “perfect body”. You should of course combine them with some other basic exercises like sit ups.