Ordered a blue band, the strongest, and it is indeed very strong. Some workout bands are very thin and stretchy and I want to point out these are not at all like those (I don't like those much, they snap). Think of a rubber band scaled up and that's these - the thickness is comparable to how thick a rubberband is for its size, so how it stretches is very similar also. The down side to that is that it gets exponentially harder to stretch this as you go, so I'd say about 1ft - 2ft is about all the stretch you'll get out of this before it just becomes almost solid feeling. Limits what you can do with it as far as standing exercises go, and if you're tall you might find it hard to use for pull-ups.
Overall I'd give it 4-5 stars for being exactly what it advertises, HOWEVER the one I received appears to have been used significantly before it was sent to me! See the picture - there were obvious wear marks where someone had stood on the band and used it even though it was "new". So I took off a few stars, debating if it's worth the trouble to return it for a new one. My only worry is really that the previous user did something that would weaken the band in the long-term.
EDIT 07-20-17: Just a quick update, the company contacted me via email and sent a new replacement directly, no need to go through Amazon returns. They didn't even ask me to send back the first band and sent an extra one! Looks like they really hold themselves up to that 100% Satisfaction guarantee! I've often had good service on Amazon but the extremely prompt e-mail replies and quick shipping reminds me of the early days of Amazon! Highly recommend. (My customer service rep was Andrew H., thanks Andrew!)
I love mine.
I bought the black resistance band after seeing Whitney Simmons showing how to do workouts with them. I use it for lower body and full body workouts when I don’t have dumbbells available. It has great resistance for squats and deadlifts. I’m definitely going to order a few more to add to my workout collection
I love this product it helped me on my form on muscle ups. Squats, pushups .cost way cheaper than any retail stores in Hawaii. And fast delivery. I highly recommend.you can see more of my product reviews at allansproductreviews.com
I never had much upper body strength before getting the purple band along with a pull up bar. I could not do one pull up (full range of motion) without some assistance. The band allowed me to do 3 pull ups at first, then 5, and after a while I can now do 2 pull ups without the band at all. It worked, but I practiced almost every day over a few weeks to get to this point.
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- PREMIUM QUALITY - POWER GUIDANCE resistance bands are durable and built to last, They can be stretched repeatedly year after year and are made from natural latex material which is kind to the environment.
- SUITABLE FOR ANY FITNESS LEVEL - each exercise band offers a different level of resistance, both for pull up training, and for adding resistances to bench press, squats and Olympic lifts
- BUILD STRENGTH & IMPROVE MOBILITY - With resistance band training, every part of the exercise has resistance, resulting in better range of motion strength and the complete stimulation hence promoting muscle growth
- CHOOSE YOUR SUITABLE BAND - According to the band tension chart to the left, choose a band based on your bodyweight and the current number of unassisted repetitions you can complete. Also, you can combine multiple sizes to increase more levels of tension
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Description
POWER GUIDANCE PULL-UP ASSIST RESISTANCE BANDS
Whether you are just starting out with pull-ups or you are an athlete working on regaining or enhancing your strength, the POWER GUIDANCE resistance band will help you take your pull up and chin up training to the next level.
Lightweight, Perfect For Traveling & Easy To Transport.
With your Power Guidance pull up assist bands, you can always find time in a busy day for a workout, and you can exercise anywhere you want... in the park, your hotel room, at work, at home, and of course at the gym. Tuck it into your luggage, briefcase, lunch bag, or purse and say hello to more efficient training.
5 Different Levels to Choose:
41 inches Long X 0.5 inches Wide - Red Band (10-35 lbs)
41 Inches Long X 0.9 Inches Wide - Black Band(25 - 65 lbs)
41 inches Long X 1.3 Inches Wide - Purple Band (35 - 85lbs)
41 inches Long X 1.8 Inches Wide - Green Band (50 - 125lbs)
41 inches Long X 2.5 Inches Wide - Blue Band (60 - 175lbs)
The Thicker The Band, The More Assistance It Gives for Pull-ups. We Highly Recommend Buy Several Different Sizes so You Have Them Handy as Your Skills Improve.
Works great. I have no problems
I love this resistance band. So many different exercises you can do with it. It helps in challenging you and the burn is real. I love squatting with it. Looking forward to all the exercises I will do with it. Affordable price. Great quality. Bought with my own money. Looking forward to buying more in the future
Just arrived. Looks awesome. Feels super high quality. Nice little bag for transport or storing. And I really appreciate it's brand new. Not used. Thank you to honest sellers!!!
So far so good with these bands. I have lost 85 lbs and have another 10-15 pounds to go. One of my fitness goals besides the weight loss, is to be able to do pull-ups. I was told that the pull-up assist machine was not beneficial as you don’t truly engage your core and the other muscles needed to do a pull-up. These bands were suggested so I bought all five sizes. So far I am only on the largest band but they are definitely worth getting. These bands will help me reach my goals. They are very strong. I am 205 lbs and it takes my weight no problem.
I bought the set of bands, mostly so I'd have a decent selection for whatever I might need them for.
The bands arrived without any signs of wear or defect. I've tried two of them for pullups (black and purple), and have used the purple and green bands while exercising. They work, though I've not tested the resistance with a spring scale, so it's hard to say how accurate the ratings are.
The mesh bag is a nice accessory, but I can think of one other thing that would be nice... a nylon/Velcro sleeve to attach to the band would be nice. Using that as a step or knee perch would be ideal. The last thing would be the smell... it's possible that all resistance bands smell like these, but it's not pleasant.