Loop bands replace a surprising amount of gym equipment if you are willing to do slower reps. The fabric ones stay put on your legs, which is the failure mode of the thin rubber loops.
Use the heavier bands for squats and the lighter ones for shoulder work. Ten minutes is enough to feel it. They do not replace a barbell, and they are not trying to.
What works
- Cloth does not pinch
- Five resistance levels
- Packs flat in a drawer
What to know
- The lightest band is too easy for lower body
- No handles, so rows need a door anchor you buy separately