Can these bands used to attach to a barbell to add resistance in the upper half of the movement (kinda like adding chains to each side)? If so, how?
1395916
yes - i use them for that also! added bonus use of the straps - my trainer showed me how to use this and since there are three different bands - you can work up to the thickest band for more resistance.
1339672
yes you sure can add weights differents than the gold gym's, bars are about 1 1/2 inch diameter
1791241
The bars have almost unlimited configuration options. With the forearm pads you should be able to eliminate some of the weight on your wrists. You can mount them in a more upright position and that should do the trick.
1432593
Absolutely. Each band has a different resistance. I'm roughly 150 and I used a combination of the purple and black. I've managed to work on using just the black band. So you can mix and match depending on your strength and weight.
1339956
Hi Inquisitve, yes you can wrap these around the bar yourself. At first the second one may feel a bit awkward but after a couple tries you will master it with no problem. Please check out our How to Use Lifting Straps Vid on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX-Daef9fSQCheers...
1143047
I agree that you should ask support at bodylastics, but I suspect that it will depend on how/where you hook/place the bands for use. I have several heavy duty metal anchors screwed into a door frame. You would need multiple places for adjustment of the bands for different exercises. They should work fine for you, I think.
1950502
Yes, because you can move them closer together or farther apart. You won't have a ton of space between them though - a longer bar will allow wider grip placements and such.
910145
Yes, there is a door attachment that allows you to do rotator cuff exercises, rows, pull-downs, chest flye, various leg exercises, hip extensions, torso rotations and more. I recommend that you get a resistance band book - there are several available. I'm using Dr. Karl Knopf's "Resistance Band Workbook. The ProGrade resistance bands each (except the extreme heavy) come with an band adjustment piece (2 each band) that enable you to shorten the bands for various moves. I have been using 4 bands - light, medium, heavy and extra heavy with exceptional results. I'm in no way affiliated with this company. Just a pleased customer.
1171100
I am not a pro at using these resistance bands, but I don't see any way of joining them together.
179067
I don't see why you couldn't. If you keep some slack in between the straps once you Velcro it around your wrists, your wrists will have a little bit more room to move around. Personally, I strap them tight when I'm weightlifting to keep my wrists fairly immobile.
2101649
you just need a pull-up bar. the loop on the top of of this band simply clips around the bar.
1019766
I don't think so, unless you have another strap to help attach it to the barbell.
849315
I think, if anything, it would give a better result. The Fat Gripz that people attach to dumbbell bars make the bar thicker, and dramatically alter the way the bar works the forearm. So gloves (or wrapping them in tape) would make the bars thicker and probably harder to work.Currently I'm using the ProHands gripmaster...and its too weak, I found one of these at the nearest used sporting goods store, along with a pair of Fat Gripz...unfortunately this is too strong.
406236
Yes, and you can do them while facing the machine. Depending on your height, you might need a small piece of chain and 2 carabiners to adjust the cable length where it attaches to the weights, so that you get full range of motion. I did this and get full extension when doing triceps extensions facing the machine.
875345
I found these to be comparable in effect to an abductor machine, but I've been using them with the Insanity: The Asylum v.2 workout. I haven't measured the actual resistance, but using them is no cakewalk. That said, I find myself using the Medium and Heavy bands exclusively, so the X-heavy might be better for more resistance.
290945
They'll work with any kind of dumbbell as long as the handles are round. The hooks cradle the dumbbell handles, not the dumbbell itself. Sounds like a nonsense answer but that's the best way to put it. My only concern while using them was putting them back on the bar. I found the view somewhat obstructed so I had to kind of fell my way back to the bar. It depended on how wide of a grip I was using on the dumbbell press. Overall, they're worth the money. Good luck with them.
1319922
you can...i did the same thing with mine and it works fine. you cant tell by the pictures, both ends of the bar have hole in them so you can bolt the bar to the brackets to keep the bar from spinning. I only bolted one end of my bar and it works perfect.