Draper's Strength Heavy Duty Resistance Stretch Loop Bands for Powerlifting Workout Exercise and Assisted Pull Ups

Ordered based on a friend’s recommendation. It is what it’s advertised to be. I use it and it’s holding up well.

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This product really surprised me. I used to have the big bulky, heavy version.I was pissed! I said what the heck is this little band gonna do? I tried it and I was AMAZED!This band is super strong and does everything it's supposed to. But it's compact and lightweight. So now I ordered one for my office to warm up my arms and shoulders before I work on clients!

First off, if you are thinking about getting these, it's important to note, the #s in the item "Style Name:" do not match the chart, with the exception of "#0 4-band set". If you are reading the chart and decide which bands you need, then you will need to add 1 to each band number to match the item descriptions, or just go by color, as those are correct. If you order 3-Band Set #1-#3, you will get #0-#2. If you order 3-Band Set #2-#4, you will get 3-Band Set #1-#3. This seems like such a simple thing to do; have your chart and item descriptions use the same numbering schema.OK, now that is out of the way, these are pretty amazing. I can only do 1 pull up today, and even that isn't with great form. I used to be able to do 12, so I'd like to build back my upper body strength, but it's difficult when your set maxes out at 1. I have a shoulder injury, so many of the exercises you can do to build up for pull ups I cannot do. I also cannot do chin ups, as they tweak my elbows, preventing me from working out while recovering for several weeks. Fortunately, the pull up itself does not bother my shoulder. I tried these out and was able to do 5 right away with good form with the #2 (black) band. With the #1 (red) band and the #2 (black) band I can do 6. I haven't tried using the #0 (yellow) band, but am excited I will be able to do reasonable sets with these and build back my upper body strength.Great product!

Don't know what to say, other that the band is exactly as described. I purchased this to replace an old band that started to crack, and this one works as it should, assisting me through physical therapy.

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The price of some of these brands of resistance bands seems attractive but you can at least double or triple the price if you actually use these bands for training. This latest disappointment occurred after I set up the bands for box squats for the following day’s training. When I returned the in the morning, the band was off the sleeve of the squat bar and no longer a loop. This particular band had very little mileage on it but I checked for damage that may have led to it tearing completely. I found that the band had come apart at the seam; there is a male end and female end that mate and the seam is sealed somehow. The two ends had pulled apart at this mating point.I’ve had other problems with Draper bands but they’ve always replaced them when I felt I hadn’t caused the issue (loss of elasticity and scalloping for example). Now their website is gone and the customer service links are dead ends.I will only buy from Elite FTS from now on. I’d started since buying these green Draper’s and the difference in quality is obvious. Consistent tension from band to band, real rubber, and accurate tension tables stand out the most. And the contribution they make to fitness from an education and information aspect are unmatched in the industry. Worth the seemingly extra money but you will save over time if you use them with any regularity.