Yes, indeed! Here’s why: “There are many types of resistance bands available, including looped bands, longer looped bands, or bands with hooks, and this allows for a ton of variety when programming a workout for the upper body,” says Pieroni. All those options give you room to adjust and progressively overload while keeping constant muscle tension for each exercise you perform, she adds. As a result, the moves you do with them are oh so effective.

Plus, the more you stretch the band, the more challenging an exercise becomes, notes Pieroni. That creates increased tension on the active muscles, she explains. Resistance bands offer a killer arm workout thanks to time under tension, which is a smart strategy for maximizing strength and building muscle.