Band Push Ups Improve Max Strength Similar to Bench Press

Is it possible for trained subjects to improve maximal strength levels without any resistance training equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, weight machines and so forth? What can coaches who have limited access to equipment or are on a tight budget do? The answer is resistance bands. Resistance bands offer several advantages over traditional training tools …

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Neuromuscular Adaptations are Specific to the Training Stimulus

The SAID (Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands) Principle dictates that the training response or effect will be specific to the nature of training performed. For example; training the squat will likely result in improvements in lower body performance in tasks like sprinting and jumping. However, it will likely not improve performance in tasks limited to …

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