Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Really? Rubber bands? Ok just because you put a skull logo on them and show me pictures of guys with (real) guns doesn’t fool me. These are the same things I see rehab patients and “low impact” workouts using, right? Well.... First off, these things are tough. Even the skinny one. I have used bands before and never felt comfortable in doing any move that would wind me up in a Fail Army YouTube video. With these, I have learned to trust them. I don’t ever feel like I’m over stretching them and if I’m not getting enough resistance, I just use the next level up. The thickest band is a beast, but it still has give, making it usable. Most bands that are rated for extreme weight don’t have the same elastic feel. Next, why did I buy them? I’ve been into fitness my whole life and have lifted on and off. At 41 I started ramping up my lifting routine and noticed more pains and tingles. I’m not looking to set any records but I want to stay strong, without injury. I simply bought these with the idea that they’d safely let me build back up to heavy weights. I am happy to say that I like these so much that they will remain a part of my workout. While you could potentially lose grip and slap yourself across the eye, I’ll take that over dropping a dumbbell on my head. What can you do with these? The answer is, every thing. From using the largest band to do intense standing curls to using the smallest for isolated shoulder exercises. I’m pretty good with coming up with my own routines and movements but I can see someone new to the scene running out of ideas with these. Just hit YouTube. Truly anything you can think of is possible with these. I also have a half rack with a pull-up bar. I hand these from the bar and do all sorts of movements I wish I had a cable machine for. This was such a pleasant surprise. These stupid bands make me feel like I have a $2500 cable machine now. Sure, I’m only doing one side at a time if I do something like standing flys. But guess what? What a way to rock your core and stability muscles! Are these more expensive than others? Yes. But if you’re looking at them then chances are, you’re like me. “There has to be something better than the cheap bands I see everywhere else”. These are it. As for the little things like not having handles, I do t understand the issue. Honestly I had a band with handles and the plastic parts dug into my wrists and forearms on certain movements. Also, guess where they finally snapped? I love that these bands have to hard points and not weak points, like knots tied to hold them into a handle. Overall I’d recommend these over and over for anyone.