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A resistance band pulls harder the further you stretch it, which is why the same band can feel easy or brutal. Drag the chart to see how pull rises with stretch for light, medium and heavy bands.
Short version: pick the band that leaves you about two reps short of failure at 8 to 15 reps, expect to need more than one strength, and look for loop bands or a graded set.
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A cheap way to try bands for shoulders, curls and warm-ups. The kg range is printed on the product, which makes choosing a strength easier than going by colour.
Single loop band · 2–16 kg range · Light strength
A stronger single band for rows, squats and hip hinges, where the bigger muscles can take more pull. Pairs well with a light band for small muscles.
Single loop band · 11–36 kg range · Heavy strength
Five loop bands in graded strengths, so you can match a band to each exercise and move up as you get stronger. The best value if you only want to buy once.
Set of 5 power bands · Graded strengths · Loop style
