Resistance band or this contraption?

Sabre0001 · 02-02-2021 11:54AM #1

I unfortunately don't have a lot of space for dumbbells (and certainly not a bench and/or bar plus weights), so I'm looking at the idea of using a resistance band. Looked some up and they're not that expensive, plus it seems that you can do a lot of traditional lifting motions with them, even if it means upping rep range or slowing tempo in place of heavy weight.

Because I Googled, social media sites started advertising this Proluxe product to me. It's a good deal more expensive than a humble resistance band, but comes with a bar too to make it easier to emulate bench press, deadlift, etc. in terms of grip. Has anyone any experience with this? Should I just get a regular resistance band (and possibly find a sturdy stick to act as a bar instead)?

The Davestator · 02-02-2021 11:55AM

Sabre0001 wrote: »

I unfortunately don't have a lot of space for dumbbells (and certainly not a bench and/or bar plus weights), so I'm looking at the idea of using a resistance band. Looked some up and they're not that expensive, plus it seems that you can do a lot of traditional lifting motions with them, even if it means upping rep range or slowing tempo in place of heavy weight.

Because I Googled, social media sites started advertising this Proluxe product to me. It's a good deal more expensive than a humble resistance band, but comes with a bar too to make it easier to emulate bench press, deadlift, etc. in terms of grip. Has anyone any experience with this? Should I just get a regular resistance band (and possibly find a sturdy stick to act as a bar instead)?

I haven't used that yoke, but I reckon it is better than bands on their own.

However, I'd recommend TRX type straps above both if you are short of space and don't want to spend too much.

Mjolnir · 02-02-2021 12:05PM

Jesus don't waste your money, spend it on a set of bands and a bloody wooden brush handle.

Trx is useful for trx, it doesn't function the same as resistance bands will as you're not emulating the same movements.
The bends will allow you to do a lot of the same movements you would in the gym with actual resistance and no weights.

Alf Veedersane · 02-02-2021 12:18PM

A brush handle and a set of bands would suffice and do the same as the €110 kit.

That's basically what I have.

Also, with a set of bands, you can use them for a lot more exercises than the 'contraption'.

Mellor · 03-02-2021 12:25AM

It looks to be very light in terms of resistance. Get some bands. Multiple sizes.
It you have a wall, could fix and eyelet or rigging point to the wall and unlick all sorts of movements

Patsy167 · 03-02-2021 11:05AM

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Resistance band or this contraption?

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