About this Dumbbell-Band Contrast Workout
There are so many ways to program in contrast band training. This Tabata Contrast Workout contrasts dumbbells with bands as just 1 way to create a contrast training effect.
It also contrasts speed training with slow strength training as well as frontal and rotational plane movements. To say this Dumbbell-Band Contrast Workout hits it all is an understatement.
But when you contrast bands with any gravity dependent free weight tool, options are unlimited in how you can create a contrast training effect.
Training Recommendations
Program Design
Alternating between two exercises, perform 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest/transition to the other exercises. Repeat that same 20 – 10 interval while performing the second exercise.
Repeat that sequence for 4 to 6 sets per exercise. Rest 2 minutes and repeat the same workout with the next two exercises. You will complete 4 total rounds.
Exercises
Round 1
- Shuffle Burst Right
- Shuffle Burst Left
Round 2
- Kneeling Rotational DB Press Right
- Kneeling Rotational DB Press Left
Round 3
- Turn and Go Burst Right
- Turn and Go Burst Left
Round 4
- Partial DB Get-up Right
- Partial DB Get-up Left