Strength Bands Heavy 3 1/4 inch

One pair. Each strength band is a single loop of stretchy latex that can be used in a few ways:

1. To add resistance to exercises in a resistance curve. On an exercise such as the bench press, if you wrap the band around the bar and any suitable attachment point below it, the top portion of your lift will become harder. Many people struggle mainly in the beginning (lower) part of the lift, and adding bands to the bar helps make the upper part of the lift more difficult.

2. To assist in exercises where you can't complete enough reps unassisted, such as pull ups or dips. With pull ups, the band is looped over the pull up bar and you stand on it. This effectively reduces your weight resistance, enabling you to complete more reps. Dips can be done similarly, wrapping the band around the dip bars.

3. Stretching. You can stretch a lot of different muscles by looping the band around your feet and body in different ways.

A higher quality band does not exist. These bands are made of 100% natural latex through a continuous layering process to ensure long life. All bands are 41" in length and 3/8" thick. Six different widths provide a range of resistance levels.

Red - XX-Light - 1/2" wide
Primarily used for adding resistance to stretching exercises. Resistance is 5 to 35 lbs.

Purple - X-Light - 1 1/8" wide
Good choice as a general use band and a specifically for adding resistance to people under 140 pounds during walks, high knees, or sprints. Resistance is 25 to 80 lbs.

Green - Light - 1 3/4" wide
This band is also a good size for general use and for adding resistance to people from 140 to 200 pounds for body movements. Good choice for pull up training. Resistance is 50 to 120 lbs.

Blue - Medium - 2 1/2" wide
For use getting started on training for bodyweight pull ups and adding resistance for elite athletes and people over 200 pounds. Also a good choice for adding increment weight to power lifts. Resistance 60 to 150 lbs.

Orange - Heavy - 3 1/4" wide
Primarily used for adding weight to power lifts. Resistance is 70 to 175 lbs.

Black - X-Heavy - 4" wide
The BIG DOG band for power lifts. Resistance is 80 to 200 lbs.