02-03-2021, 06:08 AM
I did all the exercises with the one heaviest band on the handles. Biggest problem wasn't with the resistance, but rather the flexibility. I've had some issues with my shoulders in the past, so attempting the full extension above my head was tough.
Lighter bands would have worked well in that situation.
I'm a huge proponent of starting light and building up.
It's too easy to strain muscles, some much easier than others.
Any exercise that one hasn't done specifically, should be approached with caution.
It only takes just a little too much resistance/weight and a slight wrong turn of a wrist, arm, or leg to pull a muscle or pinch a nerve.
I think neck and shoulder muscles, then lower back muscles are the easiest to tweak.
Then one begs off for a bit to let the pain subside and the injury heal and next thing you know, it's back on the couch watching Flintstones reruns or gym equipment sales on QVC.
I always start light when trying an exercise I haven't done in awhile or never before.
No pain, no gain is 99% BS.
Lighter bands would have worked well in that situation.
I'm a huge proponent of starting light and building up.
It's too easy to strain muscles, some much easier than others.
Any exercise that one hasn't done specifically, should be approached with caution.
It only takes just a little too much resistance/weight and a slight wrong turn of a wrist, arm, or leg to pull a muscle or pinch a nerve.
I think neck and shoulder muscles, then lower back muscles are the easiest to tweak.
Then one begs off for a bit to let the pain subside and the injury heal and next thing you know, it's back on the couch watching Flintstones reruns or gym equipment sales on QVC.
I always start light when trying an exercise I haven't done in awhile or never before.
No pain, no gain is 99% BS.