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Three tips on how to not BREAK the Bands!
1. Start with an X-heavy or heavy band for squats and big leg exercises. If it feels too difficult to perform the movement to your full range of motion, scale down to a medium or light band. This gives you a good starting point for how your body can handle resistance.
Lateral Squats
Front Squats
2. Avoid ballistic movement while using the bands: Quick movement works well with longer bands. The mini resistance bands are meant to control your form and range of motion and add resistance to allow your body to activate the right muscles. Think slow, not fast.
I recommend the medium-light bands for unilateral movement, like adduction and abduction, as well as kickstand deadlifts.
Adduction
Abduction
Kickstand Deadlifts:
These can be used with medium to heavy, x-heavy bands. Because they’re a full-extension movement, you don’t want to stretch the material too far.
3. The resistance bands are meant to guide you. When using them, consider them as added weight to keep your body aligned and the right muscles engaged. You aren’t fighting against the bands; you’re working with them. This should feel like more of a flow instead of a fight.
Care instructions:
Keep them in the bag. This way, you won't lose them; they will become another part of your gym!
Store them indoors at room temperature. This will help preserve the bands' material and keep them away from weather like snow, heat, or rain.
Do some test movements to ensure you use the right resistance for the proper exercise.