And if you have an expander, then you can play sports anywhere. An expander is a unique, small and compact piece that, when used correctly, gives results no worse than a whole gym. This is a great way to strengthen and tone your muscles.
In addition, some resistance bands do not take up much space and fit in your pocket. They are very convenient to take with you to the gym, vacation, or just on the road.
The expander is popular both among the male population and among women who are trying to keep an eye on their body. Using the expander is effective and interesting, there are many different exercises with which you can pump all the muscles of the body.
The choice of an expander depends on what you are striving for, what muscles you want to build and what kind of exercise you like. Almost any expander can train all the muscles of the body, so choose according to your taste.
In the bulk, the resistance bands are universal, that is, they are suitable for both men and women, and the load during classes can vary depending on physical fitness.
The principle of operation of the expander is based on the counteraction of its elastic part (spring or rubber) movement. Thus, a load on the muscles is provided.
According to the degree of load, the expanders are divided into two types: expansion expanders and compression expanders, which, accordingly, require tensile or compression efforts to bring them into action.
Depending on the muscle group for the training of which they are intended, the resistance bands are: hand, shoulder and chest. There are also leg resistance bands, universal for training several muscle groups at the same time, boxer and skier resistance bands.
The wrist expander is a mini-trainer for strengthening the muscles of the forearm, which are responsible for flexing the fingers and hand. The main characteristic of a wrist expander is stiffness, expressed in kilograms, that is, the force that must be applied so that the handles or sides of the rubber ring come into contact with each other.
There are several types of wrist bands.
The classic rubber band in the form of a ring is the cheapest and easiest to use. It is often recommended for post-injury patients to develop the wrist joint, and is popular with office workers as it is the only physical exercise that can be performed without leaving the workplace. Also, the wrist expander helps to improve blood circulation in the body.
The classic rubber expander has a fixed stiffness not exceeding 25 kg. This expander is a good choice for a beginner to fill his hand. The expander ring fits in your pocket and does not take a certain amount of time to train, and it is also one of the most effective trainers of this type.
The wrist expander in the form of a small ball or metal expander-cocoon acts similarly to a rubber ring and has a stiffness of 5 to 25 kg.
The hand expander in the form of forceps, made of metal or plastic, has two handles connected by a metal spring or a special mechanism. It fits well in the hand and is more convenient to use. Such an expander may have a repetition counter (dynamometer).Plastic handles in such simulators are short-lived, so when buying, pay attention to the quality of the material from which the handles are made.
If you want to use such an expander for strength training, then it is better to choose with a load above 50 kg. They are useful for warm-up and serious workouts.
Another option - the handles are parallel to each other, and between them there is a mechanism. Steel wrist bands are used by professionals, the rigidity can be adjusted up to 160 kg. For a beginner, of course, this expander will not work.
Athletes use a wrist expander to train the wrist and forearm. Exercises with a wrist expander improve the grip for the deadlift and barbell, and the hands are less injured.
The shoulder expander is designed to train the muscles of the shoulder girdle, back and chest. It only works in tension. Expanders differ from each other in the number of springs and the material from which they are made. There are expander with removable springs, with which the load is regulated. One expander with removable springs can replace several expander with different loads.
The springs of the shoulder expander are made of rubber and steel. Steel is, of course, more reliable than rubber. The expander handles should be comfortable and durable, withstand heavy loads. Shoulder resistance bands are more often used during morning exercises, which makes it possible, by performing one exercise, to stretch a large number of muscles.
The chest expander is also designed to train the muscles of the chest, back and shoulder girdle, as well as biceps and triceps. It works by stretching elastic rubber cords or springs. With the help of a chest expander, the muscle on the chest very quickly increases in volume and lifts the chest, does not allow it to sag.
When choosing a chest expander, pay attention to the quality of the material from which it is made, pay special attention to the handles and the degree of resistance.
The leg expander is designed to train the gluteus maximus muscle, biceps femoris, calf muscle, Achilles tendon and others. Exercising several times a week, you will very quickly gain beautiful and inflated legs.
Butterfly expander helps to train the muscles of the chest and legs. Thanks to its unique shape, it is especially effective. With the Butterfly expander, you can perform a variety of exercises and train the main muscle groups in various positions, even before going to bed, lying in bed.
A skier's expander is used to train the muscles of the shoulder girdle, back, arms and legs. These are round elastic bands, figure eights, resistance bands with a special cuff for fixing the feet. This expander is good for increasing the load on the leg muscles during training.
Skier resistance bands differ from each other in the number of rubber parts that need to be stretched.
The expander stick is designed to train the muscles of the arms: deltoid muscle, triceps, biceps, pectoralis major and shoulder muscles. The expander does not take up much space, you can take it with you to the gym and even on a business trip.
The design of the expander is very diverse, it all depends on the manufacturer. Resistance bands can have anatomical handles that follow the shape of the palm, anatomical loops for the legs. Some expander handles have special ventilation holes. Also, the handles can be rough or with a massage effect. In general, which expander to buy is up to you.
Remember that when choosing an expander, you need to pay attention to the quality of the material and the absence of defects. It is better if it is an expander of a well-known company.
It is better to buy a rubber expander one in which the rubber is also protected by a braid to avoid injury. However, a metal expander will last you much longer.
After the purchase, do not forget to inspect the expander once a week before training and, if you find a defect, immediately fix it to avoid injury.
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