Research
The following is a list of studies that support the use of Flexbands® and other forms of elastic and variable resistance in athletic training.
If you know of other studies on the subject please let me know.
Flexibility
- Nelson, R.T, and W.D. Bandy. The effect of eccentric training for increasing hamstring flexibility of high school males.
Journal of Athletic Training, 39: 354-358, 2004
Strength training
- Anderson, C., G.A. Sforzo, and J.A. Sigg. Combining elastic tension with free weight resistance training.
Medical Science Sports Exercise, 37: 5186. 2005
Ariel, G., Variable Resistance vs. Standard Resistance Training, Scholastic Coach 46(5), Dec 1976, 68-69;74
Ebben, W., Jensen, R. 2002: Electromyographic and Kinetic Analysis of Traditional, Chain, and Elastic Band Squats. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 547–550.
Heinecke, M., B. Jovick, Z. Cooper, and J. Wiecheret. Comparison of strength gains in variable resistance bench press and isotonic bench press. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 18: e10. 2004
Holster, D., C.I. Schwirian, G. Campos, K. Toma, M.T. Crill, G.R. Hagerman, F.C. Hagerman, and R.S Staron. Skeletal muscle adaptations in elastic resistance trained young men and women. Eur. Journal of Applied Physiology. 86(2): 112-119, 2001
Newton, R.U., M. Robertson, E. Dugan, C. Hanson, J. Cecil, A. Gerber, J. Hill, and L. Schwier. Heavy elastic bands alter force, velocity, and power output during back squat lift. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 16:13. 2002
Wallace, B., Winchester, J., and McGuigan, M. 2005: Effects of Elastic Bands on Force and Power Characteristics During the Back Squat Exercise.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: Vol. 20, No.2, pp. 268-272
