Tip - GMs with bands

[mcr]

I've been doing GMs a while now and have gone as heavy as my squat and haven't really felt it (aside from at the bottom in my lower back). The movement felt kinda awkward.

So on Monday I did them lighter, but with bands. The feeling all over was exhaustion and it fried my entire back, glutes, hams etc. It now feels natural to do it, and with the progressive load at the top (where I want there to be a LOT more weight), it seems far more beneficial. Definitely recommended.

So if you haven't tried GMs with bands - do it!

 

[zxe003]

Where'd you get your bands? I'd like to try that.

 

[mcr]

I'm in the UK - I got them from Westside UK. They are the jumpstretch bands - the same ones that you can buy in the US from http://www.elitefts.com only you get them cheaper than us!

 

[bignate73]

yeah, nice feeling huh? accodating resistance is cool, and it cooks you real quick.

 

[zxe003]

Thanks.

 

[kingc_79]

gms w/bands make me feel as if i've taken a beating too...i like most lifts w/bands

 

[bignate73]

that reminds me, i gotta order some mini's