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New Video: Basketball Explosiveness Training

Happy Friday, everyone! We’ve got a cool new video up on our YouTube channel that shows how the bands can be used to work on your first step in basketball. They seem to work…that guy looks awfully tired by the … Continue reading

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Exercise Video: Partner Series 1

Remember how we told you about the benefits of working out with a partner? Here’s your chance to really team up! For this video, you will need: A partner 2 bands – one per partner Handles and carabiners – optional … Continue reading

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Festive Exercise: Squat Skier

The weather is finally getting cold here in North Carolina – even a chance of flurries tonight – so it’s time to make our exercise routines festive. No, we don’t mean wearing a Santa hat to the gym; we mean … Continue reading

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Core Exercise: The Hyperextension

Core exercises are very fickle. It might appear you are doing the exercise correctly, but you could be doing it totally wrong. Form and execution are extremely important, and to be honest, there are a few moves I just can’t … Continue reading

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Exercise: Hammer Curls

The hammer curl is one of those great moves that keeps you aware of your posture while you work out. I am a big fan of any move that forces you to focus on your posture, probably because it is … Continue reading

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Exercise: Triceps Pushdown

Today we are looking at the tricep pushdown. Along with the general tricep exercise tips, I have another pointer for this specific move. When you are working your triceps, you will notice that it is easy to use your body … Continue reading

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The Military Press

The military press is a great move to hit most of your shoulder muscles. There are lots of variations, including those both sitting and standing, to meet your individual needs. You can also adjust this exercise to meet your needs … Continue reading

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Seated Rows: No machine necessary

Before you start the exercise, make sure to really read through the instructions. If you don’t have the proper form, you will end up putting all the work on your arms and shoulders instead of working your lats. To do … Continue reading

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Work the Chest: Push-Ups

You know the basic push-up, now let’s get some variations – band style. Before you jump in, remember this: – Keep your body as straight as possible throughout the exercise, including your head. Try picking a spot on the floor … Continue reading

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The Best Leg Exercise: Squats

Now that you know why it is important to get those legs working, let’s get to it! Though there are lots of fancy routines and intricate ways to use your bands, we honestly love squats more than any other leg … Continue reading

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