Resistance Band Exercises for Muscle Activation

Resistance band exercises can be used to strengthen or activate hard-to-hit muscles. For example, your shoulders are two areas where most people have a troubling "feel". Because of the sustained tension, ligaments are an effective way to aid activation and work those muscles without supporting the muscles. Band pull aparts are a fantastic way to warm up your shoulders. Do you remember how bands help create more tension throughout the movement? Tension means more blood flow. More blood flow means your muscles will feel warm to the touch. It's like adding oil to a squeaky pause. As you perform the movement, make sure you don't have too much slack in the band because doing this will relieve the tension on your shoulder. Pulling the ribbon apart is also effective as it works your shoulders in a pattern that is often overlooked. Think about how much time you spend at your desk with slouching shoulders. The expanding band works in the opposite range of motion, which means it pulls your shoulders back into proper alignment and improves your posture. Better posture means less pain. And because you are pulling the band apart, it means you have maximum tension with minimum weight. This is not always easy with weights like dumbbells.