Resistance bands are heavy elastics that can be used to improve power, strength, speed and mobility.
Resistance Band Guide: (All bands are 41" long)
BLUE XL maybe substituted for ORANGE BAND with the same strength
| BAND | RESISTANCE | ||
| ORANGE (Micro) | 5-15 lbs. | ||
| RED (X-Small) | 10-30 lbs. | ||
| BLACK (Small) | 25-70 lbs. | ||
| PURPLE (Medium) | 40-100 lbs. | ||
| GREEN (Large) | 50-120 lbs. | ||
| BLUE (X-Large) | 60-150 lbs. | ||
| ORANGE (XXL) | 70-180 lbs. |
Common Resistance Band Uses:
There really is no limit to how you can use Resistance Bands, the abundance of YouTube videos is an indication of their versatility. Below are some of the more common uses for this great training tool. These are simply guidelines, you may find that you need lighter or heavier bands for your personal needs.