Resistance bands are great if you’re on the go—but experts say they're a worthy addition to a session even at a well-equipped gym.

Resistance bands, on the other hand, are popular for good reason: compared to other fitness equipment, they’re inexpensive, easy to store and simple to use at home (or anywhere for that matter).

But resistance bands do offer some advantages over traditional free weights. Bands use a specific type of load called variable resistance, or accommodating resistance, Dr. Reiner explains.

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The authors compared muscle activation during upper-body strength training exercises with resistance bands versus free weights—the results were very similar.

The difference between the traditional approach versus blood flow restriction bands is that with the traditional approach of “assaulting” the muscle, it is necessary to use heavier weights.

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But resistance bands do offer some advantages over traditional free weights. Bands use a specific type of load called variable resistance, or accommodating resistance, Dr. Reiner explains.