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.
You don’t have to stand in front of a mirror with heavy weights to get a great upper body. You can get well on the way just by using the very easy and cheap exercise bands.
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
This exercise requires nothing more than your resistance bands and a pole or something upright behind you. Start out with wrapping the bands around the pole that is behind you. Grab the bands with both hands. Make sure that the tubes are on the inside of the wrists. Now you push forward in a motion that resembles a circle. You should feel that it is good for both the chest and the arms.
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.
The bicep curl
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.