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Resistance Cords

Stretchable cords of varying resistance used in strength building exercises. ... see full wiki

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a Quick Tip by dgwithrow062405

Aug 24, 2010

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If you're in between cord resistance needs, try doubling up two lower resistance tubing bands.

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a Quick Tip by dgwithrow062405

Aug 24, 2010

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If you're in between cord resistance needs, try doubling up two lower resistance tubing bands.

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Jun 27, 2010

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a Quick Tip by SusanJill

May 26, 2010

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Inexpensive but practical and versatil means of staying in shape!

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a review by Lisamarie8

Feb 27, 2009

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Quiet frankly, I don't know what I'd do without my resistance cords. Allow me to explain. I am a certified exercise addict. I'm also a travel junkie. I can't tell you how many times I've been to a hotel that boasts a fitness center. In most cases, my first reaction is "You call this a gym?"

That's why I always travel with the band. Resistance cords are "

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Furthermore, they give you resistance in both parts of the movement. In most exercise, your muscles perform the lifting part of the exercise. Then, on the return motion, most people tend to use the force of gravity. resistance cords give you the option of making the most of that return motion. It's called the eccentric phase, and your muscles are actually lengthening as they contract. So you get two movements for the price of one!

Need some resistance cord training ideas? This oblique exercise can also be used as a training tool for tennis and golf.

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A resistance cord or band is an exercise tool to work out various muscle groups with differing levels of resistance. By shaping the cord in different ways, one will be able to replicate the gym experience with one cord. Some Resistance Cord exercises include:

Chest Exercise #1: Resisted Push-up
Gym Equivalent: Bench Press, Machine Chest Press
Area Targeted: Chest

Chest Exercise #2: Chest Fly
Gym Equivalent: Pec Deck, Cable Flys
Area Targeted: Chest

Leg Exercise #1: Squat
Gym Equivalent: Barbell Squat, Smith Machine Squat
Area Targeted: Thighs, Buttocks

Leg Exercise #2: Lunge
Gym Equivalent: Barbell Lunge, Smith Machine Lunge
Area Targeted: Thighs, Buttocks

Leg Exercise #3: Hamstring Curl
Gym Equivalent: Laying Hamstring Curl, Seated Leg Curl
Area Targeted: Back of Legs

Leg Exercise #4: Hip Extension (Buttocks)
Gym Equivalent: Cable Hip Extension
Area Targeted: Buttocks

Leg Exercise #4: Calf Raise
Gym Equivalent: Machine Standing Calf Raise
Area Targeted: Calves

Back Exercise #1: Overhead Latt pull
Gym Equivalent: Machine Latt Pull, Cable Latt Pull, Chin Ups
Area Targeted: Back

Back Exercise #2: Seated Back Row
Gym Equivalent: Seated Cable Row, Machine Back Row
Area Targeted: Back

Shoulder Exercise #1: Front Shoulder Raise
Gym Equivalent: Front Shoulder Dumbbell Raise, Front Shoulder Cable Raise
Area Targeted: Front Shoulder

Shoulder Exercise #2: Side Shoulder Raise
Gym Equivalent: Side Shoulder Dumbbell Raise, Side Shoulder Cable Raise
Area Targeted: Side Shoulder

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