Workout of the week: WOODY BAND APPRECIATION!!

Jesse Schmidt • May 21, 2020

By TAKU

Since many of us are still working out at home we are offering another fun and challenging workout. We call this “WOODY BAND Appreciation” because Woody Bands are an easy and effective training tool. They’re very inexpensive, you can pack them anywhere and they work for everyone. If you’ve never worked with Woody bands before, give them a try.

This workout is very basic, but depending on the resistance and intensity you use, it can be very challenging. Go through all the exercises once, then repeat if you feel up to the challenge.

The resistance for these exercises is determined by the size of the band you use. Start light and move up accordingly.

Intensity may be increased in a number of ways: 1.) Using heavier resistance 2.) Limiting rest time between sets 3.) Increasing the distance the bands are stretched 4.) Adding other AOT variables such as static holds, strong-range partials, negatives, or J-Reps. NOTE: Limiting rest time includes the time between switching sides, if applicable, as well as switching exercises. WORKOUT

**TAKU doing Single Arm Row with Woody Band**

Woody Band Single Arm Rows

Right Side: 15 Rows Left Side: 15 Rows (Rest :45)

**TAKU doing a Chest Press with Woody Band**

Woody Band Chest Press 15 presses (both arms simultaneously) (Rest :45)

**TAKU Top position of the Squat using Woody Band**

Woody Band Squat (band supported behind the neck, across the Traps / shoulders)

15 Squats (rest :30) 15 Squats (Rest :45) Woody Band Single Arm Over head Press

**TAKU Doing a Single Arm OH Press with Woody Band**

Right Side: 10 presses Left Side: 10 Presses (Rest :45)

**TAKU Bottom position of the Dead-Lift using Woody Band**

Woody Band Dead-lift

15 Dead-lifts (rest :30) 15 Dead-lifts

REPEAT ENTIRE SERIES 2X

TAKU's NOTE: At T.N.T., All rep goals are target ranges. Strive to reach fatigue as efficiently as possible. We’ve always been a big fan of Woody bands. We’ve been using them for years and discovered a few things…they’re incredibly durable, guaranteed for a year and come in a variety of sizes to accommodate ANY level of strength. Try adding Band Grips for a more comfortable grip on the Woody Bands. Iron Woody has a lot of other great gear so check them out and see what you find. Visit our affiliates page to get great deals on “ Woody Bands ” and more!

TNT has over 35 years of combined fitness experience, so if you’re looking for a coach who can train you online from anywhere in the world, visit our online training page to book a consultation.

TNT wants you to maximize your strength as safely and efficiently as possible, so if you’re looking for a stand alone workout plan, check out our Blackjack training program .

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