Thanks to the pre-attached handles on either length of each tube band, these bands are particularly useful for upper-body moves like rows, bicep curls, and shoulder presses. These longer bands come with handles, ankle straps and even door anchors, which means that you can adapt them for different exercises.

This set of three bands is another great loop band option, particularly for lower body exercises, because they are sturdy and reasonably priced. These bands are made of cotton cloth, so they don't pinch your skin or break. We like that they come with an instruction booklet and a convenient carrying bag. This unique set of resistance bands and bow-shaped handle are a great investment if you need a home gym set-up that doesn't take up a lot of space. The Base Bundle includes the bow and four tube bands offering 10-, 20-, 30-, and 50-pound resistance levels. As the name states, they are a single continuous flat loop, and their most common use is to help assist you with bodyweight exercises, such as pull-ups and dips. We appreciate that each of the six bands is color-coded to match its resistance level, allowing us to easily distinguish between the different intensities as we work out. The bands are made of high-quality, durable materials that didn't show any wear and tear after four weeks of regular use. Tolerance is the percentage of error between the actual measured resistive value and the stated value. This is due to the manufacturing process and it is expressed as a percentage of its preferred value Calculating

Resistor Color-coding

In our Resistance Bands Buyers Guide, we recommend bands by Iron Core, Pullup & Dip, (and for any American readers) Rubberbanditz. Let’s take a look at the different colours they offer below: These bands feel comfortable and easy to use during lower-body work. The bands never budge or slip, thanks to the non-slip strip that's woven into their fabric. This set includes six bands of varied resistance, making it an incredibly versatile option. We appreciate that the set includes bands in two diameter options (S/M and L/XL) to fit different body sizes and workouts. We like using the smaller-diameter bands for more targeted moves like clamshells and lateral band walks, and we like using the larger-diameter bands for squats and hip thrusts. Although they offer decent resistance, the bands are still very lightweight and are easy to take with you in a gym bag. I imagine people find these bands useful for getting a resistance workout in their bedroom or a hotel room – not for me personally! #3 Yoga bands / Loop bands No workout routine is complete without some form of resistance training. Working your muscles against something else has numerous advantages for your body, and even some for your mind.

If you are engaging in an exercise that you haven’t tried before, practice it first without using the band. This will allow you to get a feel for the proper movement without putting stress on your muscles. Once you are comfortable with the exercise and confident in what you are doing, start adding resistance. Loop the band around the top of your pull up bar. Make sure it is secure. If your pull up band is not a continuous loop, you will need to tie it to the top of the bar. Resistance bands are one of the best ways to sculpt the body because they can target specific areas better than weights or weight machines can. If you are aiming for a certain look--toned arms, sculpted abs, etc. than a resistance band is one of the best ways to exercise. A ring resistance band consists of a small, single ring with two handles attached to either side of it. The handles are soft, rather than hard plastic. These types of bands are best for working the lower body, but they require different exercises than the fit loop band or the compact resistance band. The bands slipped slightly a few times when we started to sweat during workouts, so you may have to readjust them during some moves.

Lateral Raise

Raise both arms to the side, until they reach shoulder height, then return to your starting position and repeat ten times.

The resistance bands we sell on ProHealthcareProducts.com are color coordinated using a patented color code sequence from Thera-Band. The following products use the Thera-Band Colors Sequence: Tension Range: Yellow (10 lbs), Red (20 lbs), Green (30 lbs), Blue (50 lbs) | Material: Aluminum, rubber | Style: Tube bands | Included Accessories: Carrying bag for tubes, band wrap, bow, 30 Days of Gorilla Bow All-Access Membership | Our Overall Rating: 4.8/5 Keeping your elbows pointed towards the floor, pull your chin towards the bar. The goal is to get your chin slightly above the bar. Stretching a band beyond its capacity greatly increases the likelihood it will tear or break. Try to never extend a band more than 2 ½ times its own length. While testing lululemon's Resistance Band Set, keeping the bands in place proved difficult. While the fabric felt very comfortable and sturdy, the bands didn't stretch as far as we would have liked.

Bicep Curl

Tension Range: Small- and large-diameter sets in regular, strong, and extra-strong (specific pounds are not listed by the manufacturer) | Material: Latex, polyester-blend | Style: Loop bands | Included Accessories: None | Our Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Rogue's Monster Resistance Bands set comes with five power/assist bands that offer a variety of resistance levels. But they don't come with a carrying case, and we think there are less expensive options of similar quality available. Many dancers use resistance bands to both strengthen their calves, knees, and thighs, and to practice their balance. There are barre exercises for resistance bands that let ballerinas and other dancers work on building their leg muscles.