But when you add resistance bands to the barbell, the tension increases at the top of the movement, removing the built-in “break,” and forcing your working muscles to continue to contract.

Flex the fingers of the banded hand and use the opposite hand to pull the band back toward you, feeling a stretch underneath the forearm. Hold for 10 seconds, then release and repeat two more times.

Add this active-isolated stretch to lengthen the ITB without causing harm. by Jim and Phil Wharton Published: Mar 08, 2007 12:00 AM EST Along with calloused feet and a tolerance for Gu, runners ...

How to Do a Banded Stretch and Smash Attach a resistance band near the bottom of a rig. Lie on left side, left arm extended, ...