Rubber loops are a multifunctional sports equipment that can replace almost any hardware. You will not need to pull dumbbells, barbells, etc. - just bring an elastic band that can easily fit even in your pocket. We will devote this article to exercises with a rubber loop for men, as many believe that this equipment is useless for the stronger sex. Let’s see if this is so in reality?
Benefits
Rubber loops are very compact, but at the same time they replace a full-fledged simulator. Using silicone loops, you can pump over absolutely all muscle groups. But let's still be honest - to sculpt a bodybuilder figure with the help of rubber bands alone you will not succeed, you still have to periodically visit the gym. Another thing is that you can visit it much less often, since the loops will give you a full load.
An ideal training option would be to perform exercises with a rubber loop for men at home for a week and one visit to the gym.
Other advantages of rubber loops include their low cost, especially compared to full-fledged simulators - you can purchase a set of four loops for three to eight thousand rubles. At the same time, keep in mind that they will not occupy the entire space in your apartment, and you can train with the same success as on a regular simulator.
Rubber loop exercises for men
So, what are the most relevant exercises you can include in the list of the most effective?
- Stand on the loop, set your feet shoulder width apart. Take the other end of the loop in your hands, while the elbows should be firmly pressed to the body. Raise your arms to shoulder level, focusing on how the biceps work. Keep your back straight. Hold your hands up for a few seconds. Performing this exercise with a rubber loop, men need to select loops with a resistance of at least 11 kg. Depending on the method of grip - direct or reverse - different muscle groups will be pumped.
- Place one leg in the loop, and put the other on top of the loop. Take the upper end in your hand and start lifting it up. The back during the exercise with a rubber loop in a man should be even, his gaze directed forward. Raising your hand to chest level, linger in this position for a few seconds.
- Lock the loop with the clamps at the chest level, grab the other end in your hands and start pulling the loop to the chin. Men should perform this exercise with a rubber loop slowly, flexing and unbending their arms to the end.
- Stand in the semi-squat with two legs on the loop, holding both ends in your hands. Legs shoulder-width apart, arms pressed to the body. As you exhale, slowly straighten your knees, stretching the loop. Take a starting position when you inhale. With the help of this exercise with a rubber loop, a man can pump the trapezius muscle and the lumbar region.
- Sit down and stand on one end of the loop, put the other on the shoulders from the back. Feet shoulder width apart. Perform classic squats, while exhaling, lifting the body up.
In fact, these are not all the possible activities that can be carried out with similar equipment. Entire sets of exercises with rubber loops for men have been created. But are they harmless?
Contraindications
Like any simulator, it is better to choose exercises with rubber loops with a trainer. Also, let him show you the correct execution technique so that the training will benefit you and not bring complete disappointment.
In addition, like with any simulator, classes with rubber loops have contraindications. Therefore, before you begin training, consult your doctor. Perhaps he will just adjust your load, since exercises with a rubber loop for men are prescribed even after injuries and in some diseases of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems.
Selection tips
All loops are divided among themselves according to the degree of resistance. In addition to color differences, pay attention to the numbers indicated directly on the hinges: for example, on an elastic band with the inscription 22/54, the first number means the initial resistance (in kg), and the second - the resistance at maximum tension.
Hinges are also sold as a set. One set usually contains four loops from minimum to maximum resistance.
Remember that before each lesson it is important to check the loops for cracks, since a loop, for example, with a load of 50-60 kg, can cause serious injuries during rupture during training.