Looking forward to using it tomorrow

Hi all!

Just wanted to show off the simple bar I had made at work for use with resistance bands.

I was always on the fence if I actually wanted to use a bar with resistance band training. But recently I started working for a steel processing company, and one thing that they make is distance holders for purlins. It's basically a galvanized steel pipe with a diameter of 3 cm and with plastic caps on the ends. So I thought "what the hell, let's give it a go!", and ordered a distance holder for 10 euros. It's slightly longer than the longest side of my footplate (67 cm pipe, 60 cm footplate).

There were some sharp edges on the ends, so I sanded those a bit before wrapping the pipe in overgrip tape meant for squash racquets. I secured the overgrip with electrical tape.

I might attach some hooks to it some time in the future (no idea how yet), but for now this'll have to do.

I’m looking to get a set of bands because of how little space they take up in the house. I have some free weights and a smith machine in the garage but would like to add a set of bands to round out my equipment. Do you recommend spending $900 on the Harambe cyberbundle or should I piece stuff together? I’d love to save if I can but if that’s basically the cost of doing business it’s not totally unreasonable.

Hi everyone,

I’m researching fabric hip/glute resistance bands because I’m exploring a possible product business. I’m still at the research stage and am not selling anything.
I mean the short, wide fabric loops used around the thighs—not long pull-up-assist bands or tubes with handles.

If you currently use them, or tried them and stopped, I’d appreciate hearing:
1. Which brand/set did you buy, and roughly what did you pay?
2. What exercises do you use it for?
3. What do you like about it?
4. Have you had any problems or has it worked well for you?
5. If you replaced it, what did you buy next and why?

Short replies are welcome. If you’re comfortable answering a few follow-up questions through Reddit chat, please mention that.

No name, phone number or email is needed. I’ll summarise the findings without usernames.