Resistance Bands
Gravity Fitness Resistance Bands - Set of 4
Gravity Fitness Pull Up Assist
Resistance Bands
Gravity Fitness resistance bands are long loop bands for Calisthenics, assisted pull-ups and dips, strength training and mobility work. The set of four gives you 7 to 56 kg of resistance in one pack, and every band comes with a 5-year warranty and 60-day returns.
Can't do a pull-up yet? This is where it starts.
- Working towards your first pull-up? Resistance Bands – Set of 4 or the Pull Up Assist
- Strength, mobility and warm-ups? Resistance Bands – Set of 4
Which resistance band do I need?
Each band in the set is a different width, and the wider the band, the more resistance it gives. All four are 2080 mm long loop bands, made from latex.
| Band | Resistance | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Red (13 mm) | 7–15 kg | Mobility, warm-ups, light pull-up assistance |
| Recruit Black (22 mm) | 10–30 kg | Shoulder work, rows, the last step to unassisted pull-ups |
| Samurai Purple (32 mm) | 15–40 kg | Pull-up and dip assistance, squats, presses |
| Ninja Green (45 mm) | 22–56 kg | Most help for first pull-ups, heavy lower-body work |
Pull up bands: how to get your first pull-up
Loop a band over your pull-up bar, put a foot or knee in the bottom, and the band takes some of your bodyweight at the hardest part of the rep. Start on the band that lets you do 5–8 controlled reps; for most beginners that's Ninja Green. As the reps get easier, move to Samurai Purple, then Recruit Black, then Prospect Red, until one day you don't need a band at all.
Prefer something built just for pull-ups? The Gravity Fitness Pull Up Assist clips to any overhead bar, rig, rack or beam with an adjustable strap and carabiner, and you stand in a foot cradle supported by resistance cords, so there's no band to step into.
Resistance band exercises
A set of long resistance bands covers far more than pull-ups. Use them for assisted pull-ups and dips, banded push-ups, squats, deadlifts, rows, overhead presses, band pull-aparts, good mornings and glute bridges, as well as stretching and mobility work before and after training. Choke a band around a sturdy post or your pull-up bar to anchor it, or stand on it for presses and squats. Because they're light and pack into a bag, they're also one of the easiest ways to train while travelling.
Looking after your resistance bands
Latex bands last longest when you look after them: wipe them with a damp cloth, keep them out of direct sunlight and away from sharp edges, and check them for nicks or tears before each session. If a band is damaged, replace it rather than training with it.
Still deciding? Read our resistance bands buyer's guide.
