Hey James, I've been a natural Bodybuilder for almost 35 years now. I've always loved training legs heavy and used to squat 405 for 11 deep reps. Since the gym closing because of covid-19 I have switched to bands and have done two leg workouts with them. It took a week for the soreness to go away after the first workout and I really pushed the second one a few days ago. I am so BEYOND the usual soreness this time, it's not even funny! I've used a number of your exercises and come up with a few of my own and I'm blown away at how intense I've been able to train legs wiith bands. Thanks for you awesome information on the topic! To anyone out there who is not sure about bands, I'm telling you these things are the real deal!

@sammamdrozos

3 жыл бұрын

can i ask how much resistance are you using with the bands?

@BrockoM

3 жыл бұрын

@@sammamdrozos I don't know the exact resistance but I use a grey band that is 6 inches wide (I call it the spine crusher) for my first set of 20 reps and add a blue band about 3.5 I inches wide for my heavy sets of about 10 - 14 reps.

@mellima4226

Жыл бұрын

@@BrockoM Thank you for sharing 👍

You've been an advocate of bands for a long time. I got a set of bands about two years ago and I found your vids the best on the subject. I've been mixing band training along side weight training in those years and for me it's the best form of training. Now with this virus I can only use bands and your vids have been inspiring me. Keep it up bro and I hope these times get your more subscribers and viewers. Peace.

I love the way you explain the workouts and the reasons behind each moves. Training with RB truly changes my life

The squat profile and explanation finally helped it click for me. Thank you.

Thank you for the video. I've been using bands for awhile. I'm always searching for new exercises with resistance bands

Excellent teacher. Thank you.

This is why you're the best! Thank you

Can't wail to try this!

Bought the bands two weeks ago. Having the same workout as with free weights if not more) Good stuff.

James has put out so many informative videos on bands. I signed up to his online program TA2 build. There you get a proper program, videos are short and to the point and massively useful. I paid £42 for a year's subscription. He has 3 other programs available as well. After 4 months with the bands and the massive convenience of working out at home I've dropped my gym membership! I've been a gym member since 1985. I would say it's my parallel number one physical interest. Number 2 being Tai Chi.

U r awesome James love to watch and learn from u !

thank you for the tips,keep them coming

That’s some great information! Thank you. I looove the over head squat demonstration. That was valuable information and will help me perfect my squat. Thanks again!!

So calm and relax

Great explanation James . Your training program rocks man 👍👍

Great video!! Love working with resistance bands too!!!

Nice tutorial, thx man!

Thanks for this

“I keep picking that band up and throwing it down”😂😂

thank you for your information.

Stumbled on your channel today... been watching several of your videos using bands... and... drum roll... I subscribed and hit the bell too... great info!!!

Good education. I love your channel👌

The pointers are great but like a lot of people we do “push/pull/leg” work outs and are just looking for a 15-30 minute or so workouts to follow. If you go to bodycoach he does exactly what I’m looking for. He gets on...explains real quick and gets to business with a time..(or not) but the point is its just straight to the point. If you’d come up with a few sets of workouts for each push/pull leg day it would be something I’d use everyday. You might actually already have that and I’m sorry to ramble on if you do. Your content is great!

Stunning! You stopped me mid workout just to get goggly eyed. Great discipline too 😊

Everyone is a tough guy until they get smacked in the face really hard by a resistance band!!!

@benblake479

3 жыл бұрын

@Douwe Dijkink seriously dude? What happened?

@7THsenseonYT

3 жыл бұрын

@Douwe Dijkink what happened! and do you still workout with bands?

Wow, just tried this routine, feel the burn...

Liked the explanation

Resistance Band deadlifts are my favourite.. It really does Hurt so good! Thanks James for your informative video’s

@mahmoudghannam7978

4 жыл бұрын

Who is the best channel for band?

@mahmoudghannam7978

4 жыл бұрын

Because only few exercises are present

@andyn6053

3 жыл бұрын

which band are u using for deadlifts? blue one?

Thanks a lot! It helps me when I cannot go the gym

Thank you for the clarification, I did get waist pain when I did deadlifts and squats, so the overhead mods should help me do it right? BTW don't you think that ankle anchors help you mimic gym exercises easier? Even if you have to use tube bands for this,not like we will utilise the extra loop range of motion in our legs. Just curious.

Man I'm still recuperating from a tear ligament since I over workout and pulling too hard on the bands I didn't know that you also need to know that you have to take your BCAA and protein to recover the muscle something that I didn't know so now I learned the hard way that I'm going to come back working on any type of weight and resistance bands you need to add this to your body since you take a lot of damage on every pulling angles but other than that I could give you a good workout three months to recover socks men but it is what it is

I was sooo wondering when he'd mention the bootybands/hip circles. They're what turned me on to other bands to train.

I recommend using a sturdy bar for the deadlifts to ease the scrunching of the hands.

@wellnesspathforme6236

3 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent idea. Why didn't I think of that? lol

I liked these s lot more than overhead squats. My shoulders arent able to keep that position for the amount of resistance I need for a good leg workout

4:45 Basically perform the exercise (squats) with resistance bands like dumbbell squats, alongside adding bands for resistance.

Hi James..pls show to reduce stomach also..pls..upload

Is there any way we can do leg curl for hamstrings and leg extension in resistance band? Kindly let me know because I have started to workout with resistance band and it is awesome. I felt like it is better than gym. ❤️

I am gonna try this in few hrs...

Hi James! Nice tips! I'm doing leg curls and extensions using bands. The extensions are easier to set up, just need to lie on the ground and use the hands as anchor point.

@krane15

4 жыл бұрын

That's not easy, and it won't work. Leg curls are impossible to with bands alone.

@lefty3985

4 жыл бұрын

Krane no they aren’t wrap a band around a chair get the tension and positioning right and you’ve got a self made leg extension chair I’ve done this and if you get the tension and positioning correct it works very well

Great video James, keep it up.

@JamesGrageUndersunFitness

3 жыл бұрын

👊

@Somtric

3 жыл бұрын

​@@JamesGrageUndersunFitness Thanks for the late fistbump, my arm was getting tired from 6 days of you letting it hang... lal Btw. You need to update your pictures on your website, I bought your Muscle Building bundle & then I bought 2 of your new & great outdoor/indoor anchors, because I wanted two... but I ended up with 3, because it was the same type that came with the bundle, which is great! but the picture showed the old & basic one :)

@D-Shuffl3

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesGrageUndersunFitness hi sir any recommendations on developing the calve muscle with R bands?

More leg exercises using the bands please.

@JamesGrageUndersunFitness

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Maggott have you checked out the TA2 program? There is a variety of awesome leg workouts using the resistance bands. This Muscle Building Program utilizes Resistance Bands workouts, following a 5-day training split, with each muscle-group trained on separate days. This approach allows for multiple exercises per body-part, a higher quality of work, and ultimately more muscle. If you are interested here is a special code for you to use at checkout: YT10 Click here -----> undersunfitness.com/collections/all/products/ta2-muscle-building-resistance-bands-workout-program-by-james-grage?USFYT&O-TA2-BUILD

I modded my bowflex with bands...power rods plus bands. Works well except for squats, I have to begin seated. Nevertheless, I progress, especially doing 5 x 5's.

Hey bro what do i have to do for big leg muscles

Can I train every day on the same muscle with bands or do I have to rest like weights?

Thinking off buying them today.. whats the longest the bands lasted until they snapp if they even do snap? Im talking about your bands.. if you can answere please thankyou

Hey James! What about hip thrusts? Do you have. Setup for that?

How often do you do these exercises?

The lunges are straight killa

So if you squat upright, is it harder for your flutes or your frontlegs

I can't seem to find the app and I'm located in Israel. Should it be available here?

The problem is my legs are much stronger than my shoulders (as any balanced body should be, much larger muscles), so doing overhead squats will tire my shoulders out before I get a good leg workout

@snorkosaurus

9 ай бұрын

Switch to front squads...

Hey James what is ur plan for training? 1 muscle group per day, everyday? Or u mix them up somehow?

@stephenfogerty9315

4 жыл бұрын

5 day split

Have you ever tried that as a wall squat with a BOSU ball against your lower back?

Great vid man!! I think that it should be noted that if someone has difficulty with keeping their arms over head or arms moving forward when squatting with the band overhead is that they probably have tight pecs and tight lights. They may also have weak mid and lower traps. Definitely suggest correcting this before attempting an overhead band squat💪🏽

@krane15

4 жыл бұрын

Limb extension is chiefly a product of arm length ratio. Like holding a fishing pole at the end extend. Even though its light, its still going to bend downward because of the distance from the fulcrum, e.g. your shoulder. Long arms are just harder to raise and hold.

What app do I use for this program?

Hey James, what shoes are you wearing here? I love them!

@yamon598

4 жыл бұрын

Converse

yes I'm 69 I also have a above normal frame i hope I can be like I once was ty sir James

It seems like you don't get enough resistance towards the bottom of the movement tho because that's when the bands have the least resistance, that correct?

how do you just handle the band burn even with gloves and im learning my grip sucks even worse than i thought so trying to grip the bands heavy enough for me varies between incredibly uncomfortable and impossible

@markschaap2668

3 жыл бұрын

maybe buy a couple of handlebars you can hook on to the bands.

who else is here because their gyms are closed due to the coronavirus?

@MarianaDiasAzuru

4 жыл бұрын

Me :(

@chrispearson8959

4 жыл бұрын

I am and I just went out and bought some bands yesterday. Its fucked now the gym is closed but it should be good to try something different

@pinoysausage69

4 жыл бұрын

Edgar Reyes me

@krane15

4 жыл бұрын

Everybody except for those that live in Mayberry.

@Jdospin

4 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this while I wait for my resistance bands order from AliExpress ... might take a little 3 months LOL

What band are u using in this video? Does it correspond to the green or blue one?

@butcherboi91

3 жыл бұрын

He lists them in another video on his channel. The green (50-125lbs) is the same as the undersun X-heavy whereas the blue (80-175lbs) is much harder than their X-heavy, probably more like an XX-heavy...

Tried it with my new underson bands great workout it’s tough only thing is I realize is I need to order their gloves cause bands are tough on you hands but it’s great it tests your endurance also I did the tabata shock workout and man let me tell you it was really tough I highly recommend

With weights I know how to assess and increase them. How do you achieve this with bands? (Other than using different bands or increasing slack/tension)?

@wellnesspathforme6236

3 жыл бұрын

It is really a different mindset. There is no absolute number for resistance and reps. But there is still exhaustion, and it will come eventually. I do non-banded exercises to track my progress. For example, you could do push-ups and pull-ups (with a band, if necessary) once a week, twice a month or once a month. Over time, the reps should increase. You could also go to the gym once a month and test your progress there over time. Perceived exertion becomes even more important when using bands.

nice, i was waiting the calf trainging :(

Fantastic lower body exercise tutorial. I have just one question: where is the time portal back to 1970s wearing cut-offs as training gear? 🤔 Anyway, love the Converse though.

James, I like your explanations. I'm a 70 year old Australian doing irregular yoga in India, wanting to strengthen muscle as they are collapsing or something. Believe it's called sarcopenia. Losing weight on low carb diet. Whether this is a factor in muscle flab not sure. Taking calcium, magnesium & mineral supplements. Eating well. I want to get one band to begin with as I'm a traveller and not sure if this will work yet for me. There are cheap ones available on India's Flipkart as cheap as $2 or ₹200. Would I be better to pay more I'm not sure. But I need a routine or manual to give me some direction. Want to work with arms and legs but core.. of course. Do you offer a pdf or series of things by chance? If not could you recommend something. Or should I just go with the flow and try different things ? Thanks a lot, Phil

@JamesGrageUndersunFitness

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil! We offer 3 separate TA2 training programs that you can follow along to using your smartphone to help you achieve your ultimate fitness goals. 2/3 programs are exclusively using strength bands, so you can take your workouts on the go with you. There is a learning curve with training with bands, if you are a beginner, so we suggest following along to a program to ensure you are using proper form and executing the exercises correctly. Please check out our TA2 Bundles: undersunfitness.com/products/complete-muscle-building-solution?Facebook&USFFB&DFBmb&Jessica

It's similar to a hex bar, isn't it? :) Greetings from Germany

4:55 Banded Squat

With bands are you going higher reps and how many sets? Thanks!

@Natedawg1

4 жыл бұрын

His workouts are all 4 sets: 20, 10, 10, 15 reps

@MichaelKrisa

4 жыл бұрын

Nate Singer thanks

@stevenrwilson181

2 жыл бұрын

A year late but I also find you can do high intensity using time under tension. 2-3 warmup sets to get blood into the muscle then 1 very slow set to failure

Could you get similar strength just using the barbell and bands as powerlifters?

@nickywilson1898

3 жыл бұрын

no

@deanwaller8283

3 жыл бұрын

Yes actually you can build as much strength with bands

thank you for your videos! Doing this type of squad my deltoids get tired faster than quadriceps, am I doing it wrong?

@jeffrey3530

4 жыл бұрын

nope...they then just weaker work them more

I do belive that maybe resistance bands or ok ( for some things). But while they might help they are also dangers. As i found out about 5 min,s ago, I was doing over head press only my 3rd set out of 4 so almost got them fininshed, But anyway i was doing my presses and baaaam it broke leaving me with about a 3 inch cut on my tricep...

Two videos in a row that are titled "Leg workout" without showing a leg workout. And what was shown here (at about 5:00) was 10 seconds of a deadlift while talking about squats.

What brand of resistance bands are those?

@JamesGrageUndersunFitness

2 жыл бұрын

Undersun Fitness. Check them out here: undersunfitness.com/pages/the-best-resistance-bands-for-your-goals

The only problem I am having is that my dead is pretty strong but when I use the appropriate resistance band its hell on the grip as it increases tension so much at the top that it really makes it tough to keep hold, any answers?

@stevenmartin9471

2 жыл бұрын

This. The heavy tension crushes the hand when you stand up. I've stopped using bands for deadlifts for this reason.

@brugada3272

2 жыл бұрын

I suggest getting accessory grips or using a sturdy bar/pole.

What can we do for calves??

@wellnesspathforme6236

3 жыл бұрын

Anchor low and do a version of these... You could raise your mid-foot with a 2" "step up" to increase the stretch and motion. Standing Calf Raise Arms Down with resistance bands -- kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3V2paiJiNO3ctI.html

how much can you stretch the bands? I hear 2,5 times the resting but you stretch it more than that howcome?

@AdarshRajCR7

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on bands tension. Lighter bands will stretch more. Heavy bands stretch less.

@krane15

4 жыл бұрын

@@AdarshRajCR7 I'm 6'4 and the heave band, 70-170 lbs (blue) will stretch the length of my torso from shoulder to feet. I drape it around my shoulders when I do squats. The biggest limitation to bands is that they tend to be very unstable a length. I use a door or wall as a brace.

Does anyone know which bands these are? The brand?

@Reizermo

3 жыл бұрын

these are his brand. Undersun

Only dowinside is that my feet starts wobbling when going heavy with bands

@jaytherestless2117

4 жыл бұрын

Stompz Karlsson same! and my grip is just wack with bands feels like its all on my fingers

Do the bands ever lose elasticity and get loose?

@jakethesnake4971

3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever find out, because I want to know this too.

@Ray_TambaBudol_Marcos

3 жыл бұрын

Eventually but it may take like a year or 2 if you buy a good bands, the issue is avoid micro tear it might snap if that happen

I believe the "biggest" muscles are indeed the Glutes however I also do believe that the "strongest" muscle is the Heart.

@udarabeddewela7511

4 жыл бұрын

the strongest mucle is the tongue actually

@Deathkill06

4 жыл бұрын

@@udarabeddewela7511 jaw muscle

@peezhead

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@feelingswithbtfunfitness6447

4 жыл бұрын

Off course

start watching at 425 to get the pertinent information

Hey James ... I have purchased bands, but (I feel) never the right bands. Either they are too lose, or too tight. Can you suggest a band? Thanks for the great information!

@JamesGrageUndersunFitness

2 жыл бұрын

Check out Undersun Fitness strength bands: undersunfitness.com/products/workout-resistance-band-set?KZread&USJG&DYTJG5bandset&Jessica

@johnzonker6517

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesGrageUndersunFitness I look forward to get into it!

@JamesGrageUndersunFitness

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnzonker6517 Let's gooo!!

Where can I buy these bands?

@krane15

4 жыл бұрын

Why Amazon of course. Caution: these are some very expensive rubber bands. My only hesitation was what do I do with them after they gyms reopen? Wait for the next viral apocalypse?

@rgfitness6425

3 жыл бұрын

@@krane15 don't go to the gym!! Cancel gym subscription!

@krane15

3 жыл бұрын

@@rgfitness6425 My gym membership is on hold right now (many have already gone belly-up because of this.), but they do still offer enough benefits to make them worth it. For example, they have free weights, and leg machines that bands can't accurately replicate. They also have stationary bikes and treadmills so you can do your aerobic training regardless of the weather. Last but not least, there is as massage chair that is the next best thing to your own personal masseur. Although bands have resistance their greatest limitation is that you have no accurate way to determine that resistance. With machines and free weights, you always know exactly what weight you're lifting.

4min 30 video starts

I'm always thinking about girls butts....hey it's fitness, right James?👍🏻

So are you saying that you won't get stronger using resistance bands?

Here’s the thing. kzread.infoUgkxS7ex6L4sMqpaTn4LnBPyBmRQsSingL8y These are not meant to be stretched to 12ft or 14ft or whatever else where you’re a 6ft person, stepping in the band and trying to do standing shoulder presses. If they tear, (assuming they’re not defective) then you’re trying to stretch them way too far. For a full body stretch, bands should be like three feet long, doubled over. Don’t buy the bad press. A fully extended reverse fly is avoid as far as you should stretch these. If it’s too easy, use more than one band at a time.Not rocket science.

Progressive resistance is difficult on bands....when you add two bands like he recommends sometimes you can't even do 1 rep. I guess you need to build to high reps like 20+ before you double up the bands. Then you have this wad of bands in your hands which is annoying bit no excuses. You need to get creative and get at it

I am looking for that guy who adds timestamps on videos.

Man I bet you always get pulled aside for a bag search at the airport with all those tattoos! lol

@juka421

4 жыл бұрын

Ok grandpa

@krane15

4 жыл бұрын

What's done is done, and cannot be undone.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17

Only needed 2 minutes at the most to show it

its a deadlift not a squat for a squat you should push not pull as a deadlift which you are doing here

you cannot build much muscle in your quads like this….cuz with bands, you only have high resistance towards the end of the squat….. whereas with weights, there’s full resistance from the beginning of the sqaut to the end of it.

I wish he could come out with a quick sheet for workouts. I don’t need the hour long explanation just give me the fucking workout

@abousidi75

3 жыл бұрын

Buy his products then. You'll get the band and the worksheet and hopefully stop bitching about free instructions on KZread. Geez this wold so ungrateful

No mofucker timestampes here

This guy looks like macgyver

took 6 minutes to do a 10 second demonstration smh

@barrynichols3290

3 жыл бұрын

I agree man. Too much talking

I dunno.. His legs don't look good in the first place. Looks more like corona-legs