Can You Gain Muscle Mass with Resistance Bands?

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    What's the easiest way to build muscle mass? Can it be with resistance bands? If you want to gain muscle mass, you might want to consider adding some of the best exercise band workouts to your routine. Band Exercise equipment might just be the game changer you need.
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  • @harirajeev2911
    @harirajeev2911 4 роки тому +4702

    THE ANSWER IS YES. AND YOU'RE WELCOME MY FRIEND...🤜🏻🤛🏻

    • @ghadaa8145
      @ghadaa8145 4 роки тому +153

      Thank you so much, I can't keep track when people talk alot. So I can gain muscle with my own body weight? That's good cuz I don't have no bands

    • @jeffryjohn2508
      @jeffryjohn2508 4 роки тому +15

      Thanks

    • @StaryJelly
      @StaryJelly 4 роки тому +8

      Bless 😭

    • @harirajeev2911
      @harirajeev2911 4 роки тому +33

      @@ghadaa8145 Its alright. And its not too late. You can order a band right now. And keep yourself fit. Stay home and stay fit.

    • @harirajeev2911
      @harirajeev2911 4 роки тому +10

      @@jeffryjohn2508 Its alright. STAY HOME AND STAY FIT.

  • @Palatineoffacts
    @Palatineoffacts 7 років тому +2881

    instructions unclear, slingshoted dumbbell through the floor

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +440

      RIP floor.

    • @unknownx7252
      @unknownx7252 7 років тому +27

      PictureFit 😂😂😂

    • @jfddx...9378
      @jfddx...9378 5 років тому +11

      +Dukes 83 😂😂😂

    • @blueplane7736
      @blueplane7736 4 роки тому

      Hold it.lol.😄😃🤣😂

    • @starksuman
      @starksuman 4 роки тому +13

      This morning I got s dumbbellcame out of my floor, are we living exactly opposite side of earth

  • @verdascocesar3944
    @verdascocesar3944 4 роки тому +4447

    Who's here to maintain muscle mass during coronavirus ...

  • @mossy642
    @mossy642 2 роки тому +964

    My experience with bands:
    You won’t ache as much, you need to do higher reps for everything, and you have to focus on hypertrophy and volume.
    You will only be able to get to a certain size, but you will look great at that size. So if pure aesthetics are your thing, they’re great!

    • @SIKEGNGG
      @SIKEGNGG 2 роки тому +80

      That's exactly what I tell people you'll most likely get a lean and kinda sculpted physique like mines from bands you won't be looking like a damn bodybuilder or something or get a nice very toned body from bands as well bands are great for being in shape and losing fat and gaining lean solid muscle to be kinda lean and sculpted and have abs showing for exercise

    • @greenmonkeyman3165
      @greenmonkeyman3165 2 роки тому +166

      @@SIKEGNGG that’s bs lol. The only reason you’ll stay a certain size is because you’re not increasing volume or intensity and therefore j maintaining your physique instead of building it, at some point. Progressive overload is what builds muscle and with bands that only come in certain sets, without incremental weight. That’s harder to do. But it can be done. At the very least they don’t work how you claim. If you consistently add higher resistance over time, you will gain muscle same way you do with weights.

    • @nathanl2966
      @nathanl2966 2 роки тому +97

      @@greenmonkeyman3165 progressive overload is still possible by combining the bands.

    • @Joshua-jd1de
      @Joshua-jd1de 2 роки тому +28

      @@greenmonkeyman3165 exactly my bands go to 140 lbs if i can combine them all together and that sets me up for upper body i doubt anyone can curl 140 lbs lmfao. But idk how i can do legs with 140 lbs

    • @nathanl2966
      @nathanl2966 2 роки тому +23

      @@Joshua-jd1de You can find much heavier bands, there are single bands which are 135 lb at full resistance.

  • @PictureFit
    @PictureFit  7 років тому +679

    I've been thinking about remaking some of my older vids. Are there any videos you guys like to see remade with updated information, going more in-depth, or just making it overall look better (especially the old, low-quality, cringy ones)? Please let me know!

    • @kaishadowninja5989
      @kaishadowninja5989 7 років тому +5

      PictureFit Not to completely replace *all* your uploads in a week but sure.

    • @jackyfang895
      @jackyfang895 7 років тому +15

      not really a request for remake here, but would you do a video on vegan diet for gains?

    • @user-pp8pc2sp9u
      @user-pp8pc2sp9u 7 років тому +11

      PictureFit can you do a video on Green tea, overtraining or muscle confusion? Woul appricate it :)

    • @_hurgo8062
      @_hurgo8062 7 років тому +8

      PictureFit Can you please try and do a video between calisthenics training and gym training and the difference between them

    • @jakey9065
      @jakey9065 7 років тому +5

      Any chance you could reexplain the skinnyfat one? That would be great.

  • @mikescott1029
    @mikescott1029 4 роки тому +399

    I'm 78 and resistance tubes are the best thing that ever happened to me. Since I'm indoors during this corona virus I happened to find a single band with handles and started using it immediately. I'm so impressed with the results that I'll be ordering a complete set. One of the big secretes for improvement at my age is to have a 2 to 3 hour catnap after each workout then go back and "hammer" the muscle all over again. As we get older we are not usually strong enough to properly "destroy" the muscle during a single workout. What I accomplished by a lot of extra rest between workouts really made up for my age. After a workout I can pack my entire workout kit in a shoe box. My friend is following in my footsteps just because he doesn't have the space for equipment in his apartment! Thanks to your "squat" program I'm climbing hills better on my bicycle! As it turned out all the muscles your training during your leg workout are exactly the same muscles I'm using while riding my bicycle up any hills. (Mike Scott, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

    • @hannahz194
      @hannahz194 3 роки тому +19

      Happy for u! Stay safe during these times!

    • @suciolifts1940
      @suciolifts1940 3 роки тому +6

      Wait till it breaks and smacks ur back scott! SHEEEEEEESh u gone regret commenting this hahah. But good stuff my man , all exercise is good!

    • @kalatwi8947
      @kalatwi8947 3 роки тому +2

      nice!

    • @spikehmd
      @spikehmd 2 роки тому

      Brilliant stuff! How did it go with the set?

    • @blowupbackcover62
      @blowupbackcover62 Рік тому

      What a Legend

  • @workout9594
    @workout9594 7 років тому +2676

    Came here to find a yes or no answer, guy reads a 10 page essay about the history of resistance bands.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +394

      TIL 10 page = 25 seconds of the video. ;)

    • @knickknackpattywhack3696
      @knickknackpattywhack3696 7 років тому +154

      Work Out You just got roasted, toasted, and flippy flop like a pile of slop.

    • @marcwittkowski5146
      @marcwittkowski5146 6 років тому +115

      You don't get a 'yes' or 'no' here. Only a 'it depends'

    • @jy4283
      @jy4283 5 років тому +1

      Same

    • @jose64980
      @jose64980 5 років тому

      Work Out yea work for me

  • @Watershake99
    @Watershake99 4 роки тому +654

    Personally I am a big fan of resistance bands.
    I especially like Rage Against the Machine.

    • @CipherSerpico
      @CipherSerpico 4 роки тому +18

      Watershake99 What a great fukin comment.
      Thank you. That gave me a good laugh.

    • @Watershake99
      @Watershake99 4 роки тому +4

      @@CipherSerpico I am glad it did :D

    • @chrisc4874
      @chrisc4874 3 роки тому +3

      r/Swoletariat

    • @FrankZen
      @FrankZen 3 роки тому +1

      Ohhhhhhhhhhh!

    • @robbirob557
      @robbirob557 3 роки тому +2

      Underrated comment lol

  • @BobbyParrish
    @BobbyParrish 7 років тому +618

    I always travel with one of those bad boys, amazing what you can do with it 💪🏻😉

  • @JaxBlade
    @JaxBlade 7 років тому +620

    I wish I got more NewBie Gainz in High School before I tore my shoulder wouldve made a lot of goals easier oh well haha great video man!

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +82

      Doesn't seem like it slowed you down bro!

    • @egregiousqueef7781
      @egregiousqueef7781 3 роки тому +5

      Do you have a SLAP tear (torn labrum)? Just discovered I have one of those and holy fu**ing balls it hurts and I can barely do anything weight wise anymore

    • @papapookey8017
      @papapookey8017 3 роки тому +3

      How do you have time to comment on literally every single fitness video ever made? I swear to fuck you gotta have at least 10, 000 shadow clones

    • @egregiousqueef7781
      @egregiousqueef7781 3 роки тому

      @@papapookey8017 That's what the "🗸" means - 10,000 shadow clones, and a healthy serving of egotism

    • @mastertrey4683
      @mastertrey4683 3 роки тому

      @@egregiousqueef7781 The checkmark actually means you worked hard to get subscribers you dont know Jax blade if youre talking about ego. Looks like you need to check yourself, shit talker

  • @therealfalcon059
    @therealfalcon059 3 роки тому +323

    Short answer: yes
    Long answer: it depends on your goals. If you want to body build I recommend using weights and adding resistance bands. However if your goals are to look good and muscular resistance bands are the way to go. It will build a lean mass like calisthenics. So if you want more of a bulky look weights are the way to go. But if you want to build lean muscle resistance bands added to calisthenics like push ups and squats are the way to go

    • @deanivan3951
      @deanivan3951 Рік тому +63

      I disagree! Whether you look bulky or lean will only depend on the food you eat. The body does not know the difference between bands or weights just resistance. And yes I'm talking from experience .

    • @david.2744
      @david.2744 Рік тому +21

      @@deanivan3951 finally someone who understands thank god bruh

    • @ban66a1
      @ban66a1 Рік тому +4

      @@deanivan3951
      Avoid junk food or doing cheat meal more than twice in a week, the key will always the nutrition.

    • @lonewolfy1308
      @lonewolfy1308 Рік тому

      @@deanivan3951 thanks for your input as a beginner I've already lost a 100lbs so would it be good to get some form of muscle.

    • @Nikosakii
      @Nikosakii Рік тому +10

      @@deanivan3951exactly, ppl are acting like your body can tell the difference between what your lifting lmao, whether it’s rubber tubes or metal weights, 120 pounds is 120 pounds..and if you’re doing the same motion there will be no difference

  • @andresyesidmorenovilla7888
    @andresyesidmorenovilla7888 6 років тому +22

    This channel has everything i like in a youtube channel: Animation, practical health/fitness guidance and in deepth science.
    Excellente content! Keep the great work up

  • @jeremyyap1714
    @jeremyyap1714 7 років тому +11

    Watched this in 60fps and it's AWESOME. Love the info you're putting out! Would you make a video on full-body workouts vs bro splits?

  • @ifstatementifstatement2704
    @ifstatementifstatement2704 4 роки тому +538

    Believe me if you apply progressive overload when working out with resistance bands you will get results regardless of whether you’re a beginner or not.

    • @beyondthebeats7852
      @beyondthebeats7852 4 роки тому +15

      Exactly

    • @mizzcrazygal
      @mizzcrazygal 4 роки тому +36

      ur so right, i love working out legs idk so i got bands and only did legs and butt im kinda chubby so i got a belly and now i got some sexy toned legs w fat butt but chubby arms and tummy hahaaha

    • @ifstatementifstatement2704
      @ifstatementifstatement2704 4 роки тому +30

      Tim Tam check out some upper body exercises that you can do with resistance bands. That will put some muscles on those. Also eat less. In my experience over the past 16 years, the easiest diet to adhere to, at least for me, is intermittent fasting. No hunger, filling full, feeling more motivated and energised, more muscle mass retention. I eat two large meals a day: lunch and dinner and stay 16-18 hours fasting. During the fasting period I can drink tea or coffee without milk or sugar. Drinking sparkling water with no sugar, also helps a lot to not feel hungry. But generally you won’t feel hungry after the first 2-3 days. During the fasting periods your body regulates your hormones to feel less hungry. Compared to other diets where you eat almost round the clock, it is much more effective at making you feel less hungry. Give it a go for a week. Otherwise I would advise eating frequent small meals, like 4-6. The key is to eat less calories over time. Making good food choices also helps, especially with protein and fat intake and feeling satiated. Anyway just the act of cutting something out, like eating half a breakfast meal, should put you in a caloric deficit. Over time you will burn fat and your weight will decrease. Then after a few months when you see you are not losing weight again, reduce your calories again but by less this time. Like a quarter meal lol. There are, of course, much more accurate ways to measure caloric and macronutrients intake. Do some research online. The key behind all of it is maintaining a caloric deficit over time to burn fat. You can also do cardio to burn fat instead of eating less, or you can combine both.

    • @fitnessforlife8966
      @fitnessforlife8966 3 роки тому

      Progressive overload is myth

    • @ifstatementifstatement2704
      @ifstatementifstatement2704 3 роки тому +33

      @@fitnessforlife8966 Lol the myth is believing that you can keep building muscle without either applying more resistance, doing more reps, more time under tension, etc.
      You will not keep building more muscle mass unless you do more (of anything) over time. Anyone who thinks they are getting results without progressive overload, is being delusional and not objective with results based on facts.
      Of course there is a point to which you can take the body, after which it will need to recover. There is also diminished returns. For example, the more you increase the load, the less lbs/kg you can increase it by next time, and the less additional muscle mass is built next time. And there is a point where the progress is negligable and not worth increasing that load again the next time.

  • @michaleangryjoe9778
    @michaleangryjoe9778 6 років тому +126

    Man it. Worked for Johnny Bravo

  • @_boyexe
    @_boyexe 6 років тому +3

    I mean honestly who can dislike a pleasant video such as this one? It’s so well made and has a certain charm to it that makes you want more!

  • @gigachad8873
    @gigachad8873 7 років тому +35

    I'm liking the smooth animations and sliding.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +11

      Awesome! Glad you like it

  • @TheNonntannur
    @TheNonntannur 7 років тому +826

    Tomorrow I'm going to start working out again.
    Wish me good luck, especially for the dieting part!

    • @mykolasstankevicius8940
      @mykolasstankevicius8940 7 років тому +9

      i might too, but maybe in a month or so. good luck!

    • @superalvin7208
      @superalvin7208 7 років тому +68

      Mykolas Stankevičius
      Bruh, start now or you will never start

    • @Kevin-tt5ym
      @Kevin-tt5ym 7 років тому +10

      Mykolas Stankevičius yeah start know what's going to happen in a month anything special and also from a month from now if you start tomorrow your going to see how far you've got...🙂

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +26

      Good luck man!

    • @mykolasstankevicius8940
      @mykolasstankevicius8940 7 років тому +3

      i would but i'm waiting for better weather because i want to do HIIT cardio outside. also now it's just snow everywhere where i live

  • @smarterworkout
    @smarterworkout 7 років тому +1

    you hit the nail on the head that i wish every beginner could understand.....pretty much no matter what you do you will see results. just stay consistent.

  • @TheVidsmasters
    @TheVidsmasters 4 роки тому +5

    The scientific detail he puts in an episode on a channel like this is great. Great content with the facts to back it up while keeping it entertaining

  • @kaishadowninja5989
    @kaishadowninja5989 7 років тому +1032

    Next vid: Can you gain muscle mass from towels?

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +245

      There's a patent on that magical device. Can't mess with it.

    • @keval.p
      @keval.p 7 років тому +6

      What about EMS?

    • @cemilraman7427
      @cemilraman7427 7 років тому +59

      Kai Shadowninja Towel rows is an essential exercise to build a thick back. Mike Chang from sixpackshortcocks approves.

    • @pancakecomet6451
      @pancakecomet6451 6 років тому

      Cemil Raman Mike change doesn't know much as is totally unreliable.

    • @unknownarc2430
      @unknownarc2430 6 років тому +2

      If you can break it probably

  • @leahjaneevans97
    @leahjaneevans97 7 років тому +7

    Love your videos! They're so informative and unbiased- so many fitness channels these days replacing facts with opinions and switching reality with sponsors. Keep doing what you're doing 😁

  • @anhnouille
    @anhnouille 7 років тому

    I like how you made this video! Always happy to see your new vids in my feed thanks for the work you put in to give us knowledge

  • @francoisstrength
    @francoisstrength 7 років тому +3

    Oh awesome thanks I was studying the sliding filament theory and this explained it better and simpler than any of my course material could!

  • @kannankichu1997
    @kannankichu1997 7 років тому +520

    Man! you're too good in explaining things.

  • @SenseiSweets
    @SenseiSweets 7 років тому +10

    I love using bands for calisthenics exercises, I often wrap one around my back to make push-ups more difficult. They also work well on the pull-up bar, allowing for assistance in L-sit pull-ups, as well as the pseudo-planche. If you only work out at home doing calisthenics and p90x inspired workouts, adding bands is a great way to make those exercises slightly more difficult.

  • @ArkOmen1
    @ArkOmen1 4 роки тому +8

    I have maintained nearly all of my muscles and physique with band training. It's amazing how well they work if you know what you're doing.

  • @user-bh4vp7bv5y
    @user-bh4vp7bv5y 3 роки тому +3

    Got my bands yesterday and the first workout kicked my butt 😁

  • @nesirsitsir
    @nesirsitsir 7 років тому +427

    Bands will make her dance

  • @jason15431
    @jason15431 7 років тому +3

    love your channel. just found it and sitting here for an hour watching them

  • @TheKrisk
    @TheKrisk 7 років тому

    You are getting better better with those! I love your videos man, keep with the great work! :)

  • @davidmichael9624
    @davidmichael9624 3 роки тому +9

    I took my stimmy and basically bought myself a home gym out of it: kettlebells, dumbbells, running shoes, yoga ball, etc. but the very first thing I bought was a set of resistance bands and I’ve had a blast getting used to and learning new exercises with them. They give a hell of a workout, much more than a lot of people assume I’m sure and I have no doubt they can easily build muscle mass with proper diet and nutrition.

  • @midknight3350
    @midknight3350 3 роки тому +3

    Today was my first time trying out RB + FW on the bench press. My muscles got such a burn like I never felt before. I'm definitely going to be doing RB+FW exercises this point forward

  • @papaspaulding
    @papaspaulding 4 роки тому +12

    As long as you're mindful of the resistance throughout a range of motion you can adapt exercises to get a full tension on the muscle. for instance with side raises you can use a heavier band from an anchor point to get full tension from the start of the movement of which you might only get partials but then you do a drop set with a lighter band to hit the top of the movement. or super set them which ever you prefer (or better yet alternate between the two each workout) like any adjustment in training you have to think smart and adapt

  • @OwGash
    @OwGash 6 років тому

    I love this channel. Even tho there are channels that give ''more examples'' the one writing the scripts here never wastes time/doesn't use any filler. Straight to the point everytime, love it.

  • @ahmadmagdoub5143
    @ahmadmagdoub5143 7 років тому

    wow your videos are getting better and more fun to watch keep up the good work

  • @jmcadoesvids359
    @jmcadoesvids359 4 роки тому +21

    Holy, finally found a picfit video where the answer is not "it depends"

  • @codeman7055
    @codeman7055 7 років тому +7

    Hey Picturefit I love your channel it has really helped me out on starting my workout goals.
    I would love it if you could do a video explaining the differences between a bodybuilder and a professional weightlifter and also explaining how to achieve either through your workouts.
    all the best, and keep making these awesome informational videos :)

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому

      I'll write this idea down! Thanks!

  • @benjamindesmet4458
    @benjamindesmet4458 7 років тому

    Your videos are getting better and better man! Thank you!

  • @sandwitht6264
    @sandwitht6264 6 років тому

    great insights, thank you so much for explaining! fantastic jobs in every video you have made

  • @nazzim668
    @nazzim668 7 років тому +7

    Hey man loving the new dynamics of your videos, question for you, have you made any videos on negative rep? and if you have not, would you be interested in making one, many other people have made one but i don't find them very informative. thanks for reading.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +10

      Yea, would love to cover negatives! And glad you like the new dynamics!

  • @alvingustavii4458
    @alvingustavii4458 7 років тому +80

    I've been following you for a while but I have to say that this more "sciency" way is very appreciated 😊👍🏻

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +25

      Awesome! I'll try to incorporate it more.

  • @StormySeb
    @StormySeb 7 років тому +2

    Hi mate, just wanted to say your videos are absolutely top quality and super easy to follow. If only kids could learn school subjects in this format all the time.

  • @massoudmaroun7662
    @massoudmaroun7662 7 років тому

    i've been here since 20k subs dam ! your growing really fast and you deserve it

  • @sarajacobphotographe
    @sarajacobphotographe 5 років тому +95

    James Grage proved they work just as well as weights.

    • @AL_FARID_23
      @AL_FARID_23 5 років тому +5

      Sara Sketches yup

    • @kayaeki
      @kayaeki 4 роки тому +6

      yeah he showed some awesome excercizes

    • @uncleben8549
      @uncleben8549 4 роки тому +1

      If James Grage proved that thing, you gotta suck that thing!!

    • @nawaal4452
      @nawaal4452 4 роки тому +8

      @Michael G bands give you great control. Ultimately you need stability and control for gains! Machines handicap you and fuck your joints up by limiting your range of motion

    • @chuckwick9120
      @chuckwick9120 4 роки тому +6

      ayy that's all I train with now is James bands

  • @joelociraptorgaming80
    @joelociraptorgaming80 2 роки тому +53

    Been doing only resistance bands (Undersun Fitness by James Grage) for the last 60 days, have gotten better results than I ever did with weights. I could never feel the mind muscle connection that everyone talks about until I switched to bands. I have noticeable gains and I'm probably not going back to weights. My joints have thanked me for switching.

    • @Dracofrm305
      @Dracofrm305 2 роки тому +1

      Do you recommend this brand for working out long term, I’m trying to find some sturdy bands and I’m seeing a lot of mixed reviews on every other brand these look durable

    • @joelociraptorgaming80
      @joelociraptorgaming80 2 роки тому +8

      @@Dracofrm305 Like any band they do eventually degrade and snap, but I had mine for 4 months (Working out 5 days a week) before that ever happened.
      They have a lifetime warranty though so I just sent a picture to their customer service and they sent me a new one, just had to pay for shipping. I've recently purchased two sets of the bands so that I always have one on backup.
      Their customer service was exceptional, easiest experience I've ever had.

    • @CloudyWolf713
      @CloudyWolf713 Рік тому +1

      @@joelociraptorgaming80 Do they hit you when they snap? I just recently used bands, so I thought I should ask if they do.

    • @allwillberevealed777
      @allwillberevealed777 Рік тому +1

      ​​​​@@CloudyWolf713
      I'm no expert but anchoring against a door is probably not the best idea.
      I use a power tower for anchoring my bands. I grabbed my dumbbells and placed them on the base frame of the tower to hold it in place. Probably about 200 pounds of weight holding the pull up power tower in place.
      You can now use the leg raise handles, step up framing and even the bottom base for anchoring. I even use the ankle straps with the double rings for anchoring points.
      That way you can create anchoring points that don't pull directly in your face. 😂
      Get creative.
      And I've been using resistance bands for about 6 months. *DON'T* overstretch them, just move up to the next heavier band.

    • @realityandnaturepill
      @realityandnaturepill Рік тому +2

      @@CloudyWolf713
      I use fabric covered bands for more than a year and they don't look like they have even been used...plus I don't destroy my hands and skin with simple latex bands.
      Tips:
      Do not use shoes, no sharp edges, no sharp doors or any sharp edged anchor point
      Never stretch them beyond about 2 times original length
      Grab them between thumb and palm of your hand, don't "squeze" a band
      If you use carabiners and handles or anything use massive carabiners so the bands don't bend at the the edges

  • @liftingheavy1
    @liftingheavy1 7 років тому

    Pretty good video! Thanks for the recommendation Haskell!

  • @straightunicorn583
    @straightunicorn583 3 роки тому

    Man l've been looking for this for a long time thank you

  • @DavyDave1313
    @DavyDave1313 4 роки тому +599

    Weights 10/10 for gainz
    Resistance bands 5/10 for gainz
    Corona virus = no gym = cheap resistance bands 10/10 for gainz

    • @casualgerm
      @casualgerm 4 роки тому +13

      I like your math

    • @jimmy1of1
      @jimmy1of1 4 роки тому +2

      i got a couple home workout videos G!

    • @rachelciararose
      @rachelciararose 4 роки тому +26

      It’s the only way for now 😣 weights online are sold out everywhereeee 😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @allinonethegreat
      @allinonethegreat 4 роки тому +1

      Coronavirus says fuck your bands and weights pass them off to me so I can kill your immune system when you let others workout with u

    • @ineedsleep4071
      @ineedsleep4071 3 роки тому +2

      The only math I understand.

  • @baby1971baby1971
    @baby1971baby1971 10 місяців тому +23

    This set comes with 5 bands of varying resistance, a storage bag, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxS7ex6L4sMqpaTn4LnBPyBmRQsSingL8y a small pamphlet with some sample exercises, and an access code for an online workout video. I haven't viewed the online video, so I cannot speak to the quality of that piece of the set. However, everything else is perfect for what I was looking for. The bands are durable, and the resistance strength varies enough between bands that they're each useful for different exercises and provide a great challenge as you gradually increase the resistance level for certain exercises. The only band I don't use very often is the lowest resistance band, but even that is nice for exercises that target weaker/seldom used muscle groups.

  • @paudieokeeffe6036
    @paudieokeeffe6036 3 роки тому +2

    This is the most scientifically accurate informational video about muscle contraction I have seen from a UA-camr this dude definitely edumacated.

  • @juansegovia1069
    @juansegovia1069 3 роки тому

    I really loved the animation, and the fact that this video is backed up by science! I'm subscribing for sure!

  • @thebanj0271
    @thebanj0271 3 роки тому +6

    It honestly pisses me off when people say that you can't building muscle with bands or bodyweight exercises, in my opinion, a weighted push up is better than a bench press because the ROM is the same, but you're activating your glutes and core. Especially if you do them on rings, which are an amazing tool btw. This video is completely wrong, you can build muscle with bands no matter how new or experienced with lifting.

  • @MrMushroomish
    @MrMushroomish 7 років тому +86

    Nice vid as always, just seems like you put just a tiny bit more effort into this one :D

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +33

      Definitely did ;) Thanks as always!

    • @MrMushroomish
      @MrMushroomish 7 років тому +4

      Np, your sub count is really growing. No wonder. You probably reach 1 million in under a year :D

  • @SerhatCokZorlu
    @SerhatCokZorlu 5 років тому +2

    This animation involves of biomechanical advantages/disadvantages of free weight and bands. Great animation bro thanks to you!
    Newbies must see this!

  • @user-gp8tp1di4h
    @user-gp8tp1di4h 6 років тому

    Dude your channel rocks. Always good stuff

  • @ernestp5183
    @ernestp5183 4 роки тому +37

    I actually made more gains with resistance bands than with weights, I think it’s because of the large increase in total volume as you’ll have to do much higher reps to get the pump, and in the process you train with all rep ranges (>20 for endurance, 8-12 for hypertrophy, and 1-3 for strength) at once.

  • @SultanKhan66
    @SultanKhan66 4 роки тому +7

    I have the power bands (no handles) and I used to take them on vacation with me because I sure a shit wasn't going to the gym on vacation but I wanted to exercise anyway. Now fast forward to the crap that's going on today and the gyms are closed. So I break out the power bands and start using them seriously. I have not lost an ounce of muscle and actually am making gains as this lockdown lingers on. Let me tell you that before this I thought using power bands for too long would make me lose what I've gained in the gym. I am seriously shocked at the results. To be honest I used to bash people that said bands could build muscle in someone that was a seasoned gym goer. My argument always was "When I see a pro bodybuilder use them instead of weights, I'll change also." I've been a gym rat for 35 years and the results with the bands are so good that I'm considering stopping my gym membership when this is all over.

  • @lvl.99socialdistancewarrio67
    @lvl.99socialdistancewarrio67 7 років тому +1

    love how you added some comedy and kind of gave the picture fit guy a personality, kind of makes it seem like he's talk directly to the viewer, good stuff. 😁

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому

      Yea man, glad you liked it!

  • @stefanr00
    @stefanr00 7 років тому

    Awesome video! Thanks!

  • @russellclarke4131
    @russellclarke4131 7 років тому +5

    Really nailed it. I like to finish biceps with bands in the sauna and it really tears the muscle fibers. Also on chest day I used to throw bands on the bench and it would feel amazing. Highly recommended. A lot of bodybuilders prefer chains, but nearly the same concept. Thanks for the good content.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому

      Thanks and great suggestions!

  • @ianlauthner9018
    @ianlauthner9018 7 років тому +191

    I remember when you were 20,000 subscribers and I was there. You better not forget about me😢

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +106

      Glad to see you're still here ;)

    • @Mein_KampfyChair
      @Mein_KampfyChair 7 років тому +3

      Ultimate Gandhi
      Who you callin an unsub?

  • @alexmoore5970
    @alexmoore5970 7 років тому

    I do enjoy your content, keep it up!

  • @Pruthvikajaykumar
    @Pruthvikajaykumar 2 роки тому

    This is gold man. Lots of knowledge, thank you

  • @jetn9057
    @jetn9057 6 років тому +6

    The real answer is a simple "yes, provided you understand how to translate the distinct resistance curve of bands into gains." You have to work out a bit differently. This means understanding how to take advantage of the band's ability to provide resistance in any plane, to compensate for higher resistance when taut, and capitalize on increased ability to vary tempo. All this can be done by creative and thoughtful exercise selection and programming. Check out bodybuilder James Grage's vids on building various body parts with only bands. He has combined analysis and personal experience into a method.

  • @BAAAKSEEEN
    @BAAAKSEEEN 4 роки тому +98

    That cov-19 search

    • @raymondbunagan1448
      @raymondbunagan1448 4 роки тому

      Try toilet paper. It works compared to towel.

    • @BAAAKSEEEN
      @BAAAKSEEEN 4 роки тому

      @@raymondbunagan1448 what about wet wipes?

  • @deborazara7664
    @deborazara7664 6 років тому

    Great explanation,thank you so much!

  • @basketballerik
    @basketballerik 7 років тому

    I was just asking myself this question today : so thanks for letting us know! Awesome vid as usual! 💪🏼

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому

      Thanks man!

    • @michaelnewton8329
      @michaelnewton8329 4 роки тому

      Let me simplify it you have to lift it's a different type of lifting so you're normally used to doing dumbbell bench as I do hammer inclines and cables you're you're not going to get that same feeling but if you do lots of reps and for me I got to put it the highest resistance obviously I don't have any weights on my 4 150 50 lb with slow negatives a different angles anchor it you definitely will get a chest shoulders you can do as good as a gym side laterals rear delts traps little harder work I don't do shoulder presses cuz people get too much of the front deltoids unless you're in competition your back you can hit it all different angles Breon Ansley classic physique winner two years ago does mostly all cables I know you're not the same as bands what I'm saying if you got a fairly good physique a really good fake I've been trained a lot of years so it did it did it that you just have to do a lot more repetitions and slow negatives legs not too much just the summit on Pike I know I go off on a tangent you have to concentrate on the muscle it's actually probably better for most people because most people just try to throw heavy weight and bench press and cheat when they curl this if this gives you a good mind muscle connection may be better than ever I had my life because you're not going to get anything out of it if you just squeeze the band up and down real fast you're not going to get s*** you have to concentrate on the muscle and sometimes less is more special and side laterals and rear deltoids they're not real big muscles back you're going to have to improvise and put it all different anchors Alat pull-downs from the front back and I found an old broom handle or a mop handle I stuck through the ring so I can do tricep pushdowns curls and shoulder presses with the bands I bought the lexham 250 lb and I got those shorts 3 bands and I can do concentrated curls so another words to sum it up you can keep your

  • @anthonyross4317
    @anthonyross4317 7 років тому +3

    I would really appreciate if you would make a video on dealing with muscle asymmetry (left and right sides of the body rather than front to back of a joint) and how to correct/balance the muscles. More specifically on muscles closer to the spine rather than farther away on the limbs as these muscle asymmetries are easier to correct. I'm not sure if it's an old video or not, but it's a problem I deal with and I'm not sure if it's a neuromuscular, bad form, better blood flow to that side, or something else. I'll let you be the judge of that ;) Thanks!

  • @segwolfxviii2919
    @segwolfxviii2919 4 роки тому +6

    Yes, I've gotten more arm and back gains from bands then I ever have with weights.

    • @SIKEGNGG
      @SIKEGNGG 2 роки тому

      Exactly people are ignorant and close minded

  • @ahpuesbru
    @ahpuesbru 7 років тому

    Great video!

  • @jamiebuss9577
    @jamiebuss9577 Рік тому

    Easton, Pennsylvania SO COLD right now! Lol I just started bands. I have had 4 back and neck surgeries in past 2 years. 2 minths ago I had a Medtronic spinal cord stimulator implant put in and this is game changer for me. Your work out is on point for these reasons. Love it and thank you for being my number one, every day routine. ❤

  • @hippophile
    @hippophile 6 років тому +3

    Using a lighter band, but starting it already stretched, means less variability in the band tension. So with some exercises (like the side raises) that partially offsets the growing resistance of the band as it gets longer.... (but careful not to go too far and snap it!!)

  • @ManuelKalaentzis
    @ManuelKalaentzis 7 років тому +3

    Great vid! Good job, i've been working with bands for a month now cuz of my shoulder injury and they help a lot coming back in shape!

  • @jotamesis5582
    @jotamesis5582 4 роки тому

    Useful, thanks man

  • @mantrax314
    @mantrax314 7 років тому

    Great video. You've won my subscription and my thumbs-up!

  • @toneysisk1585
    @toneysisk1585 3 роки тому +3

    Great video! At what length do the resistance levels occur? For example, how far do I need to pull the 15 lb band to actually feel 15 pounds? This is helpful if I want to increase the resistance from, say, 15 to 17 lbs but not 20 lbs, or to start at 10 lbs and not 15 lbs. In other words, I almost feel I should get a weight scale to "calibrate" distances so that I don't overwork a muscle. Thanks for answering!

  • @marcobephage1396
    @marcobephage1396 7 років тому +3

    you replied I'm very impressed 😀

  • @savagecub
    @savagecub 3 роки тому

    Nicely done !

  • @davidsmith2790
    @davidsmith2790 3 роки тому

    Very informative. Great Vid!

  • @BonoLightier
    @BonoLightier 3 роки тому +15

    I didn't understand a thing, but the graphs were prettyyyyyy

  • @buzzsburner.8286
    @buzzsburner.8286 3 роки тому +5

    I never use bands because I'm always terrified of them snapping lol

  • @funny29041
    @funny29041 4 роки тому

    Great information!!

  • @taofiqlawal4917
    @taofiqlawal4917 4 роки тому

    The tugging men was a beautiful analogy! Good work!

  • @andreashober6508
    @andreashober6508 7 років тому +99

    next time please tell us about advantages and disadvantages of drop-sets
    like First set 100 pounds
    second der 80 Ponds
    third set 60 pounds
    and so on ...
    What do you think ?

    • @TheWolf1105
      @TheWolf1105 7 років тому +2

      calimoveFTW i think a good build up should look like 1st set 60, 2nd set 80, 3rd set 100 and 4th back to 60

    • @nijowe93
      @nijowe93 7 років тому +2

      It's just a strategy to increase metabolic stress. it can be a good idea at times, but it can be hard to measure progress in drop sets, so it might be better to use at the end of a workout after your heavy compund lifts.

    • @andreashober6508
      @andreashober6508 7 років тому

      nijowe93 i do. calisthenics btw but you can also do it with dropping your weight west or so

    • @nijowe93
      @nijowe93 7 років тому

      calisthenics are great, just be sure to have some way to measure your progress. Doesn't matter much if it is increased reps or added weight or reduced rest time, but if you want to progress you should keep do at least a few easily trackable exercises.

    • @AhmedTarek-yw3bk
      @AhmedTarek-yw3bk 7 років тому +3

      calimoveFTW or vice versa
      i mean first set 60
      second 80
      third 100
      and so on... which is better !?!?

  • @Batman_456
    @Batman_456 5 років тому +11

    3:50 i didnt even care anymore

  • @marivelnava4203
    @marivelnava4203 7 років тому +1

    Can you PLEASE make a video on when to Bulk/Cut & break down what that actually is? I google and read so much about those topics, but still end up confused. Your videos simplify everything and are fun to watch.

  • @zaksbigmeatus3637
    @zaksbigmeatus3637 7 років тому

    Thank you picturefit

  • @markw999
    @markw999 7 років тому +161

    Resistance is resistance. The resistance of bands is slightly different, but it's usually no big deal. Bands fail at some point (usually) because they have limited potential for adding resistance but they work fine for most people's fitness goals. Anti-band iron pumpers would probably be surprised how much stabilizer muscles get worked with bands vs iron. I use them exclusively anymore because I got old and I travel a lot and they fit into a suitcase really easily.

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +18

      Yep, just that the resistance is applied different.

    • @lucasfialho1374
      @lucasfialho1374 6 років тому +27

      Why not just take a stronger band, fold band or ad 2 or more bands at same time to get more resistance?

    • @fattrah
      @fattrah 6 років тому +16

      Right! Two same green bands as in the video can produce (50-120)*2 = 100-240 lbs due to Hooke's law and physics. Isn`t it enough?

    • @danoeb-g418
      @danoeb-g418 6 років тому +24

      Turkiyem GayVloks Utrecht Lan do a shoulder press with high resistance bands and then come back and tell me if you think they involve less stabilizer muscles.
      I've seen guys under estimate bands and try to do workouts with them only to find they have to use way lighter weight then they normally would. Because their stabilizers are disproportionately weak compared to the larger muscles from only doing free weights

    • @Montalvodiving
      @Montalvodiving 6 років тому +22

      Bands can actually make the stabilizers to work just as effective as free weights. Already proven by a lot of kinesiologists. With bands you can target any mucle in your entire body. Any muscle. The only reason why bands havent replaced free weigths is because people preffer to go to gyms with friends to make workouts less boring (for some reason people get bored easily with bands) and gyms preffer freeweigths because they last a lot logner than resistance bands, so in the long run for a gym its cheaper to buy free weigths than to buy resistance bands. This in turn cause people who go to gyms to get used to free weights, so in turn they prefer free weigths.

  • @xbl155ful
    @xbl155ful 2 роки тому +5

    from my personal experience as someone who didn't work out much, I used resistance bands to build and tone my arms. I agree with the video that after getting stronger and getting to the 'heaviest' resistance, I'm looking to get some weights

    • @SIKEGNGG
      @SIKEGNGG 2 роки тому +6

      You gotta stack up bands for more resistance and that's when bands get more intense and harder just like free weights I became lean because of bands and they do work 100 percent and are underrated just people don't know how to use them correctly.

    • @xbl155ful
      @xbl155ful 2 роки тому +2

      @@SIKEGNGG yess!! I found this trick out recently!! It was a game changer!

    • @mhda8791
      @mhda8791 2 роки тому

      i want get weight ↗️↗️ what is your advice and *exersises*

  • @meanderthalensis
    @meanderthalensis 4 роки тому

    Very original and useful content!

  • @Cat-fz1uu
    @Cat-fz1uu 4 роки тому

    Very helpful not confusing at all!

  • @scottphonharath9588
    @scottphonharath9588 7 років тому +4

    Hey PictureFit is it possible if you could do a video on 5x5 StrongLifts program? I've been on it for 7 weeks and it's great but I'd love to see visualisation and the science behind it!

    • @bassist12345
      @bassist12345 7 років тому +2

      I'd like to see this too! Stronglifts/Starting Strength "linear progression" type programs.

    • @ErickTG
      @ErickTG 7 років тому +1

      Scott Phonharath in my experience, if you are new it is great, when you've been working out for years you get stale way more easily and there are better programs

    • @nijowe93
      @nijowe93 7 років тому +2

      For starting strength, buy the book. It's great, and explains training in general in great details. It's one of the best resources for strength training out there.

    • @scottphonharath9588
      @scottphonharath9588 7 років тому

      Erick Graziani it's definitely a great program for beginners as it allows yourself to gradually increase weight overtime for pure strength. But then again I'm only 17 so I think learning to lift heavy weights before heading into insolation workouts worked better for me as I've stagnated a lot in the past

  • @joeytheredkangaroo9393
    @joeytheredkangaroo9393 7 років тому +129

    I guess I am getting those Newbie gains because fighting these bans really take a lot out of me.

    • @itzamia
      @itzamia 3 роки тому +1

      Did you stick with after the years? How did it work out if you did?

    • @joeytheredkangaroo9393
      @joeytheredkangaroo9393 3 роки тому +6

      @@itzamia I got hit hard with depression and stop doing everything even eating. I want to say that I am much better now but I am not. But before that hit me , I was doing well. I lost even lost fat using them. I was doing cardo to so I didn't lose just with those.

    • @itzamia
      @itzamia 3 роки тому +7

      @@joeytheredkangaroo9393 Hope you recover from the depression. I am going through a little of it myself and it can be consuming at times.

    • @joeytheredkangaroo9393
      @joeytheredkangaroo9393 3 роки тому +5

      @@itzamia Thank you

    • @maruchannuudle657
      @maruchannuudle657 3 роки тому +1

      @@joeytheredkangaroo9393 if you are able to, spend some time outside preferably in a warm spot and read, listen to music, meditate (speculate on what you see). After awhile it helps see a new perspective and lifts much of the bad and depressing thoughts. Good luck to you, stranger✌🏼

  • @yvette6443
    @yvette6443 4 роки тому +1

    Just did my first resistance band workout n I must say i love it n it’s effective 😉

  • @albertorivera8637
    @albertorivera8637 2 роки тому

    You're so funny I loved the video and more than anything I enjoyed your charisma ! Thanks for the info!

  • @n3ddn3dd24
    @n3ddn3dd24 7 років тому +3

    Hi, would you kindly do a video about speed and stamina builds for fight training? (Boxing / Muay Thai) I like the scientific approach / oriented content of your channel, not broscience neither a random "street fighter" I've been working with the bands like this:
    I took the band, I stretch it as much as I can in front of me, then y wrap it around my chest so they turn around my back and came out under my armpits, then y took the handles and do short burst combos, like the jab cross, jab to left hook, double jab straight to left hook, while moving around, ducking slipping, weaving side to side etc, I think that it is a good exercise simple because in the way that I wrap the band around my chest and back, they put a resistance to my arm movement, so I can shadow box 3 rounds focused on technique and speed, sometimes I add some lightweight dumbbells (4 pounds maybe IDK - 2 kilos) to my hands and do more of a resistance oriented training, same shadow boxing, same rounds sets but slow, focused on the form of the movement and proper technique, the bands pull my arms back towards me while the dumbbells pull my arms down. I've been doing this for 2 months or so and I feel somewhat faster (just a little bit but noticeable) in hand movement, short burst or quick explosive punches and with more stamina, I can punch with a decent amount of strength and technique for maybe, 2 rounds more in comparison to my performance before this type of training. The good thing about this is that the risk of injury is quite little, for as long as you are able to control the band + dumbbell It shall be ok but still I would like to know if this is correct or some kind of mind trick or a placebo effect (?) like when you just take off a wrist/ankle weight.
    Thank you kindly and sorry for my broken English.

  • @mrjowjoe
    @mrjowjoe 7 років тому +9

    Standard press up position with the end of a loop band in each hand placed over the shoulders.... Extra resistance In push-ups whoop

    • @PictureFit
      @PictureFit  7 років тому +2

      Good call!

    • @slothFPV
      @slothFPV 6 років тому +1

      As if push ups werent bad enough already

    • @rabiesbiter5681
      @rabiesbiter5681 5 років тому

      Funny, that's how I managed to work my way up to holding a frog handstand for the first time ever. My experience validates your idea.

  • @MichelleRoots
    @MichelleRoots 3 роки тому

    great video! Very helpful for those wondering if they can actually build muscle with bands!

  • @fadieskander4359
    @fadieskander4359 7 років тому +1

    Mucho importante had be busting. You're awesome!