Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Full transparency - I am in no way implying that I am equal to any Marvel superhero, but I am a tactical law enforcement defense trainer, MMA fighter/coach and fitness coach. If you look at the attached photo - that is a 50ft., 150 lb. (68 kilos) steel chain that I use to train battle ropes. Over the course of 4 years of using battle chains up to 300 pounds, it is eerie how strong my entire body and core are. I’ve lost count of how many resistance bands and tubes that I have destroyed, but these Iron Infidel bands are the opponent I never thought I would meet. They are as challenging as my chains. Firstly, I am truly humbled by how much resistance they offer. Secondly, as a 260lb grappler, wrestler, jiu jitsu fighter and multi-discipline martial artist - I can honestly say that these bands, when used correctly, will intensify and thoroughly challenge any type of elite athlete. None of my personal trainer, weightlifting, or calisthenics buddies will use the bands with me in the presence of women or their own clients. Even I, despite what I thought was impressive strength, feel like I have been exposed by the Iron Infidel company lol. Some Tips: Pro Tip 1: Use the bands folded. Do not stand or lay on one half of the band and perform an exercise with the weakened other half of the band. When used properly, you will find that even the smallest two bands are sufficient for many exercises. Pro Tip 2: Use perfect form on every repetition. Let the gym guys rock and cheat. As a full contact fighter, I have learned that survival and superior results are fully dependent upon honesty. I am able to properly complete about 60 military pushups with the middle band - but only in sets of 5 to 12 repetitions. I can NOT do a single strict repetition of any exercise other than squats with the largest band. I will guarantee you that few, if any, human beings can do 20 straight pushups with the largest Iron Infidel band, yet I see people on social media do this with the largest bands of other manufacturers. Pro Tip 3: If you are a fighter, skip the gloves. The bands will not hurt you guys, but soft hands can be a handicap in a survival situation. Embrace opportunities to condition your hands without damaging them. I do not have ugly, calloused hands, yet breaking coconuts with palm strikes and punches has become easy for me. Of course, train in a way that is suitable for you. In closing, please ignore comparisons between free weights and properly manufactured resistance bands. Just ask a board certified physician. The human body requires resistance to perform optimally and get stronger - period. Your body is unable to distinguish between 180 pounds of free weights and 180 pounds of some other external resistance. If, however, pride consumes you - go to the gym and lift weights because they offer much more room for showing off than resistance bands. I purchased my bands on Amazon in early March 2021. I do not use them as pull up bands. I use them for a full body workout in place of free weights.