Terrell Owens Workout – Are the T.O. Workout Bands Legit?
Posted by Brian Utley
11
Sep, 2010
Celebrity Workout Review: Terrell Owens Workout…by Brian Utley
“I love ME some ME!”
“Getcha popcorn ready!”
Being that this is the opening weekend of the NFL schedule, I thought I’d take a closer look at 1 of the league’s most polarizing figures, who just so happens to be the proud owner of arguably the most ripped physique in the game today, Terrell Owens.
You may question his attitude, but you sure can’t question his work ethic and chiseled body.
So, how does this NFL vet maintain his 224 pound muscular frame, while checking in at a ripped 6 percent body fat at almost 37 years of age? It may surprise you.
Believe it or not, T.O.’s favorite piece of workout equipment…resistance bands! Excuse me, the Terrell Owens workout bands, I should say…
T(eam) O(bliterator) explains that his ripped pecs and shoulders result from the variety that the resistance bands provide him instead of traditional bench and incline pressing. He is convinced that this method of strength training, which he performed for 5 years, has increased his speed and power more than free weights ever did.
The Terrell Owens workout bands are portable, allow you to perform movements in many angles, and can even be adjusted to provide resistance ranging from 5 up to 254 pounds. Here’s a look at a sampling of Owens’ resistance band workout…
Terrell Owens Workout:
—> Resisted Push-up: 4 x 15
—> Seated Low Row: 4 x 10
—> Split Squat: 4 x 30, 28, 26, 26 per side
—> Tall Kneeling Crunches: 3 x 25
—> Standing Trunk Rotation: 2 x 20 per side
—> Standing Lateral Shoulder Raises: 4 x 13
—> Seated Biceps Curls: 3 x 10
—> Standing Front Shoulder Raises: 4 x 13
—> Supine Crunches: 2 x 30
—> Backpedals with Controlled Deceleration Return: no sets or reps provided
—> Decline Crunch with Rotation: 2 x 30
—> Prone Hamstring Curls: 4 x 11
It just goes to show you that there is more than 1 way to skin a cat. Don’t discount the fact that T.O. is famously maniacal about his nutrition and diet, which only serves as a catalyst for the results he is getting with the bands.
I have used a handful of band training movements to supplement my clients’ programs, so I can endorse this as an effective form of training. They provide progressive resistance which can really challenge you to lock out in pressing/extension movements and squeeze extra hard to satisfy a full range of motion in pulling/flexion movements.
You can make a comparison to those who use chains in the gym. As the bar elevates and the chain gradually leaves the ground, more and more resistance is applied as the range of motion increases. Similar concept with the resistance bands.
That being said, despite the fact that all my current research indicated that this is how T.O. trains, I find it hard to believe that this piece of equipment is the extent of his training.
I wouldn’t use the bands exclusively. Because of the progressive resistance, they don’t provide as much resistance at the beginning of the movement like free weights do.
Using free weights also challenges your body’s stabilizing muscles more than the bands since the free weights are independent from any origin, whereas the band has a “home base” that has some influence on the path of movement.
All in all, I feel like the resistance bands are very convenient and allow you to workout anywhere, much like performing bodyweight workouts. Plus, they can provide a nice changeup in your workout routine and stimulate muscle response if you feel like you have reached a plateau.
So, give ‘em a shot, and while you’re at it don’t be afraid to proclaim a little affection for yourself, grab some popcorn, and tune in as Mr. Resistance Band himself faces off against the Patriots this Sunday in Foxboro.
If you’re digging the Terrell Owens workout, you’ll want to check out the George St Pierre workout and Rich Franklin workout as well. All three of these guys have the lean, ripped and ultra athletic body that represent the look we’re going for here on TopFatLossTrainer.
Your Coach,
Brian Utley
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