@14:45 but wouldn’t the two banded methods be the same if you made it harder at the top but then just use less weight so it would be the same resistance curve? (Easier at the bottom tougher at the top) And what about for leg press? Should they be banded from the top or from the bottom?
The resistance from the band does not change linearly, for example if you stretch in 10 inches that doesn't mean its double the resistance of 5 inches, the second 5 inches adds more than double the tension. This means the resistance profile from banding will be most significantly impacted at the end where the greatest stretch occurs, making the profile of standard vs reverse banded exercises different. In a regular band hack squat, the band is applying a greater magnitude at the top position where you are just stacking your joints, but for a reverse that greatest magnitude happens where you are most mechanically disadvantaged. We have several nuanced articles on applying accommodating resistance on our member site that go in more detail across different exercises.
@@cyclist5000 yes, but an important factor is that it's likely going to be less applicable to exercises that have smaller ROM. So if you are doing a Leg Press technique with a lot of ROM then it has more application, but if you're using a smaller ROM, it may not be worth the effort
This was the best, most easy to understand explanation of bands I've ever heard.
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- Coach Jess
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@14:45 but wouldn’t the two banded methods be the same if you made it harder at the top but then just use less weight so it would be the same resistance curve? (Easier at the bottom tougher at the top)
And what about for leg press? Should they be banded from the top or from the bottom?
The resistance from the band does not change linearly, for example if you stretch in 10 inches that doesn't mean its double the resistance of 5 inches, the second 5 inches adds more than double the tension. This means the resistance profile from banding will be most significantly impacted at the end where the greatest stretch occurs, making the profile of standard vs reverse banded exercises different. In a regular band hack squat, the band is applying a greater magnitude at the top position where you are just stacking your joints, but for a reverse that greatest magnitude happens where you are most mechanically disadvantaged. We have several nuanced articles on applying accommodating resistance on our member site that go in more detail across different exercises.
@@N1education
Oh that makes sense. Thanks! What about for leg press? Same thing? Should be banded from the top to make it easier at the bottom?
@@cyclist5000 yes, but an important factor is that it's likely going to be less applicable to exercises that have smaller ROM. So if you are doing a Leg Press technique with a lot of ROM then it has more application, but if you're using a smaller ROM, it may not be worth the effort
@@N1education Being a fan of yours, and subscriber of Revive, of course I'm team FULL ROM! :)
Thanks for your question, it generated an insightful answer :)
- Coach Jess
Awesome
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- Coach Jess