Banded Upper Back Exercises

If you are familiar with jump stretch bands then you are familiar with the versatility that comes with them.  If you are not familiar with them then here is a quick run down.   They are like a big rubber band, usually around 40 inches in total length, but they can come in different lengths and in a variety of different widths.  Each width provides a different tension.  A band can safely stretch twice it’s length and as it stretches the tension increases.

The majority of strength coaches use bands in some form or another and for good reason.  One band alone can provide you with a vast variety of different exercises and applications for use.  In this video post, I demonstrate how to do seven different exercises for the upper back and core without really moving anywhere or changing any weights.  In reality, I probably could have stayed there and shown you about forty more exercise with just that one band set-up.

So as you can see, bands can be a very valuable and cost effective training tool to have and implement into any training program.  I have used bands for years and encourage individuals to learn how to work with them if you never have.  They are great to travel with and can be set up and used just about anywhere.  Just like any other training tool; you need to respect it and know your limits and the limits of the band to avoid injury.

If you have any questions or comments about band training; please just ask.  Also, be sure to check out the other band training videos that I have posted.

Keep adding Variety to those workouts!!

To your health,

Jerry