P90X Resistance Bands

Another great question from a reader. Keep them coming:

Mike from Ithaca writes:

Dear Kevin,

I need to get a 50lb fitness band because I just can't cut it with real pull-ups yet.  I have however found a good way to simulate the moves using multiple resistance bands in combination with the pull-up bar.  My question is, can I order the band through you, so that you benefit somehow?  If so, I want to do it immediately (I should've done it last week).
Also, the push-ups are tough.  I'm still doing them mostly from my knees and am considering putting a board between two chairs so as to do some bench presses with my dumbbells.  Thoughts?

Many thanks,

Mike


Hey Mike

Stick with your P90X workouts and you'll be doing pushups and pullups like a madman before too long!

I appreciate thinking of me for the bands. 

Since I am already connected to you as your coach, anything that you decide to get from TeamBeachbody.com will give me credit.  They have an excellent 50# band for $22.95.  I am a fan of the bands they sell because in all these years of my own use and others, I have not heard of any breaking.  Some knockoff bands have been known to do so- and that is really unsafe. 

To get it, go to teambeachbody.com > equipment & gear > bands & balls.  Then scroll down to the black band (b10)- which says 50 lbs. 



As far as the pushups, there is nothing wrong with doing them on your knees.  That is one of the great things about working out at home.  You can do that, and no-one has to know!  At the gym, there is pressure to always look cool.  Not so in your own house.  This frees you up to focus on the important thing- results! 

I think shaking it up with some dumbell chest press is a great idea.  If you go with the board between two chairs, make sure it is sturdy and safe.  An alternate idea for you is to get a balance ball and use that.   It has the added benefit of working your core at the same time because you will naturally stabilize yourself during the exercise.  I suggest the medium ball for that.  It is the one I use and it works great for dumbell press.  You can find that on the same page as the bands on the Team Beachbody site.



Keep pushing play!

Kevin


Kevin J. Kane, MD
Independent Beachbody Star-Diamond Coach
www.TheFitDoc.com

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