Tiger
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I know that P90X relies in part on Resistance Bands, I also know the list of exercises and muscle groups you can work on with them is huge, but are Resistance Bands actually any good at building muscle if used correctly?
I've thought about buying some as I just cant afford a gym membership and now the winters on its way, I thought I could use them fairly extensively after work, before bed, weekend mornings etc.
Just wondered who'd used them, or know of anyone using them, to any degree of success.
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Neil
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Registered: 2nd Nov 03
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P90X doesn't rely on them, they're offered as an alternative to a pull up bar and free weights.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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I imagine they will make you burn fat/lose weight but wont increase muscle size much
Cant say tone on here as the cs olympic weightlifting champions will moan.
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Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
Cant say tone on here as the cs olympic weightlifting champions will moan.
Fucking lol! 
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Tiger
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I found this article which was quite good:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw10.htm
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Jill
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Registered: 8th Jun 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
Cant say tone on here as the cs olympic weightlifting champions will moan.
I've only used resistance bands for physio with my knee and they strengthened the area that needed it. I *personally* don't think they will do a great deal for you HOWEVER if you can't join a gym at the moment using them is better than sitting around on your arse to be honest.
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