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Bryony Firth-Bernard

Build upper body muscle with a resistance band and these two simple supersets

Woman using a reistance band.

Lifting heavy dumbbells or pushing barbells may be the most popular way to get gains, but it’s also possible with a resistance band. The humble resistance band can often get forgotten about, but research shows it’s one of the most affordable, yet effective pieces of home gym equipment that you can own if building muscle is your goal. 

This workout will help you achieve just that, as it places your muscles under constant tension, making them work harder which is key for muscle growth. But to up the ante even further it consists of supersets. Supersets are excellent for increasing time under tension, which can lead to greater muscle activation, while research in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Researchl found they can also burn fat. They're also reduce your workout time due to minimal rest periods, with this one taking no longer than 20 minutes.

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