Description
This is a green resistance band rated at 50 to 125 pounds, which is 22.7 to 56.7 kilograms, in 100% natural latex - $29.99. This is the heavy end of the range: a band for serious assisted pull up work, for adding band tension to barbell lifts, and for anyone who has outgrown the lighter colours.
Heavy bands do a different job from light ones. A light band adds resistance; a heavy band removes it. Someone working towards their first pull up needs 20 or 30 kilos of help at the bottom of the movement, and no light band delivers that. Similarly, a lifter adding band tension to a squat or bench needs enough resistance for it to change the strength curve at all. This is also the band people use for stretching heavy joints and for sled and sprint work, where a light band simply snaps taut and does nothing.
Specifications
| Colour |
Green |
| Resistance |
50 to 125lb (22.7 to 56.7kg) |
| Material |
100% natural latex |
| Style |
Continuous loop band |
| Suits |
Heavy assisted pull ups, banded barbell work, heavy stretching, cross training |
| Care |
Wipe clean, store out of direct sunlight |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Green resistance band |
Why Choose the Green 50-125lb Band
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Enough assistance to actually reach the bar - 22.7 to 56.7kg of help is what a genuine pull up beginner needs.
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Heavy enough to change a barbell lift - light bands add nothing meaningful to a loaded squat or bench.
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100% natural latex - layered natural latex handles repeated deep stretch far better than synthetic.
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Rated in kilograms as well as pounds - 22.7 to 56.7kg, no mental conversion needed.
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One band, no rack - it replaces a stack of assistance equipment and stores in a drawer.
Is a 50-125lb Band Too Strong for General Training?
For most standard exercises, yes - it is too strong for pull aparts, rotator cuff work, banded walks or general mobility, where you will not be able to control the range properly. This band is for jobs that need serious tension: heavy assisted pull ups, banded barbell training, deep stretching of large joints and resisted sprint work. If you want one band for general training, the lighter red 15 to 35lb band is the better first purchase, and many people own both.
Why Is the Resistance Given as a Range Rather Than One Number?
Because a band's resistance is not fixed - it depends entirely on how far it is stretched. At light stretch this band gives around 50lb of tension; stretched near its limit it gives around 125lb. That is the fundamental difference between a band and a dumbbell, and it is a feature rather than a vagueness: it means the resistance is lowest where your leverage is worst and highest where you are strongest. When comparing bands between brands, compare the width, since that is what actually determines the rating.
How Should a Heavy Band Be Anchored Safely?
Anchor it to something that cannot move and cannot be damaged. Fifty kilos of stored tension will pull over a light rack, tear a door anchor out and pull a fitting off a wall, and when a heavy band releases it does so instantly. Loop it around a fixed bar or a loaded barbell on the floor, never around anything with sharp edges or chipped paint, and never around a person. Step into or out of a heavy band under control rather than letting it snap back. Treat this band with more caution than a light one - it stores far more energy.
Buyers are people working towards a first pull up, lifters adding band tension to barbell work, cross training gyms, and anyone stretching heavy joints. It also sells to home gym owners who already have the lighter colours and are filling out the set.
The lighter red 15 to 35lb band covers general training and mobility. Browse Sports and Fitness for the rest of the range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the band's dimensions?
The manufacturer publishes the resistance rating but not the length, width or thickness. Width is what determines resistance on a loop band, so contact us before ordering if you need the exact figure and we will measure one.
How does it compare to the red band?
Considerably stronger. Red is 15 to 35lb (6.8 to 15.9kg); this green band is 50 to 125lb (22.7 to 56.7kg).
Is it suitable for beginners?
For assisted pull ups, yes - a beginner needs the most assistance. For general exercises it is too strong; choose the red band for those.
Does it contain latex?
Yes, 100% natural latex. Do not use it if you have a latex allergy.
Can it be used with a door anchor?
We do not recommend it. This band stores enough energy to pull a door anchor loose.
Are handles included?
No. You receive the band only.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, to every state and territory including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and remote addresses. Orders placed on a business day are picked and dispatched promptly, with tracking emailed to you as soon as the parcel leaves us.
Contains natural latex - do not use if you have a latex allergy. A heavy band stores a large amount of energy and can cause serious injury, including to the eyes, if it fails or is released suddenly. Inspect it before every use and discard it at the first sign of any nick, crack or split. Never stretch a band towards your face, never anchor it to anything that could break loose, and never loop it around another person. This is exercise equipment, not a medical or therapeutic device - if you are recovering from injury or have a health condition, speak to your doctor or physiotherapist before use.
