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The WODfitters resistance bands are a bit pricey and can be tough for individual exercises, but they excel when used as assistance bands.
My review covers both aspects of the bands regarding the practicality of using them at home. This channel is dedicated to helping you build a better home gym, saving money in the long run, while achieving the best results possible.
Spoiler: I do not recommend this product unless you need help with bodyweight exercises such as dips or pull-ups. These do not work well for your standard everyday exercises.
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[@robkenyon6949]

Another great video - very informative!

[@julestielman]

Great review! Besides assisting me with pull-ups and dips, I find the WODfitters bands useful mostly for lower body exercises when I'm on the go. I like putting one end of the loop around my shoulders and stepping on the other end of the loop for squats, lunges, and good mornings.

[@GamerBody]

Awesome! I don't feel them as much in my lower body, but if you can get them to work, start building that lower body.

[@alanosborne1947]

When you use the thicker bands try using them without doubling them. That is why your having difficulty using them. Also watch some of the KZbin resistance band exercises and you will see how to use them more correctly.

[@GamerBody]

Yes I have watched many videos on how to use them, however, I've tried those methods and they feel both awkward and uncomfortable to do (and are tough on the outer parts of the hand/palm. Not to mention some of the exercises are hard to get into when adding multiple bands together. I am testing out the UnderSun loop bands now and while they are built well, I still don't like training most major compound movements unless they are assistance-based exercises. Thanks for the comment!

[@DavideMazzetti]

@@GamerBody I agree with you on this. When I do PT sessions, I only use this type of equipment as an accessory to a weight-training session in the gym. For this, they're really good, and, being so portable, they're good for outside sessions.

[@nywarriorcodmodernwarfarew2531]

GamerBody ...again buy a set of cheap full finger gloves and try it then. I have been using loop style resistance bands for 8 months and love it. You have to learn to use the bands and see what’s best for you. I have U-Powex tube bands and their loop bands, plus Iron Infidel Resistance bands and have had NO issues with RBT.

[@danielfarias2097]

There are many variations that you can increase or decrease the resistance with a single band so progressing isn't that difficult if you take that into account

[@GamerBody]

True. The only issue is tracking if you are doing something like separating your feet more or less. It's easy to track the band used, but can be hard to track the resistance of the start point especially if you use an app the track. Good point though.

[@davidjones6470]

Nice one fella like the review 👍👍👍

[@GamerBody]

Thanks :)

[@gaiuscoleman8815]

Please can you demo the door wedge exercises and comment on any weakening of typical wooden door frames and plasterboard walls found in the typical modern property

[@GamerBody]

I actually try to avoid using doors or other objects as much as possible. Personally, I've had them get stuck in a door which I broke attempting to get it out. I also have had doors open on my (if you put the anchor in so that when pulling the door opens instead of closes so the band slapped me across the chest. You can still get in a great total body workout without any anchor points. I'd just use them for variety of I got bored. I did notice that if you put in an anchor so that the door is pulled closed it is a lot sturdier than the other way.

[@gaiuscoleman8815]

@@GamerBody Aha! Much appreciated. So, not so much damaging walls and doors, but oneself! Thanks.

[@TheBestOne135]

What bands would you recommend as a substitute for weights? I‘m going to be travelling with no access to a gym soon and would like to be able to work out wherever and whenever I can. I need bands that i can replace bench (doing pushups with a resistance band looped thru my hands and around my back), that I can do shoulder presses with, and squats with.

[@TheBestOne135]

I was going to purchase the WODfitters ones, but i definitely want to know if there are better alternatives

[@GamerBody]

It really depends on what you want to focus on. If you are doing isolations and some compound lifts, the upowex are great and I have a review. I also have a review in the WODfitters but I don't like them at all for anything other than assistance work for pullups and dips...the major issues you will run into are squats, deadlifts and push-ups as the resistance is only body weight at the bottom of the movement. You could slow down your reps and focus on the contraction and time under tension to continue improving your form and stability. Are you traveling for a long time? When I travel I like the upowex for overall training

[@DJdiSouZa]

Hey! Considering you tested this loop bands and the U-POWEX resistance bands, which ones would you recommend? I wouldn't use the loop bands to help pull-ups and stuff, it would be more to serve as weight/resistance.

[@GamerBody]

I would personally get the Upowex bands. While the loop bands can work I personally don't like them as much and it puts me in an awkward position. They are also way more expensive. I am testing the UnderSun bands now which are very similar to these.

[@DJdiSouZa]

@@GamerBody I'm in great trouble trying to decide wich ones to buy. In AliExpress, both U-POWEX and WODfitters type of bands can be found approximately at the same price: 27USD. The UPOWEX ones offer bands that combined offer 150lbs of resistance and the WODfitters pack comes with 5 bands from 15lbs to 125lbs).

[@GamerBody]

Hmmm if it was me I'd go with the Upowex just because I prefer that type of band. The look bands are great though for assistance for pullups and other exercises. It will be a personal preference I think, but that is just me.

[@Asifbiswas95]

It's almost six if u have seen james grage old videos u have seen him working out exactly with the same set of bands (wodfitter) but he also having extra light yellow colour band why didn't u ordered that? It would have great to see all six together even I heard there is a grey colour band provided as super ultra heavy after blue by this brand

[@GamerBody]

Certainly an option if they have that now. I got these a long time ago, so things may have changed since then.

[@gorillamansun8768]

They more versatile than that you have too just to workout with them to learn you also could add them to your dumbell workout to make them heavier and is all about progress I started in the red for curls now I'm using the purple band

[@GamerBody]

Yes they can definitely be used for multiple things, but other equipment can do it better. Also, matching the bands with dumbbells is so awkward. Sure it makes it harder in the entire strength curve, but it does not feel natural when I do my tests. If you like them, go for it! I aim to make things as simple as possible to get results over a long period of time. If you can use the bands that way, more power to you. Thanks for the comment!

[@ccb6013]

Hey GamerBody, Unless I missed it in this video, it looks like you didn't have your full resistance band setup (step and specialty bar) at the time of this review. Would you recommend these bands now that the bar helps them to not be so hard on your hands? Your guidance has helped me to build a small home gym set up that I love because I'm able to squat heavily with bands, but I'm noticing that my SunPow bands are wearing out quickly due to the friction caused by stacking them. WODFitters seems to be one of the most durable brands on the market, which is why I am considering them as my next purchase and would love your opinion on how they might work with the bar and step.

[@GamerBody]

I personally use UnderSun with this setup. The main reason is that Wodfitters are tighter overall making squat and overhead press very hard to get into with the thicker bands. Otherwise they work fine. I did snap the smallest UnderSun band my first week, but since replacing it, it has survived an entire year without issue. Either option should be fine. I'm looking to test a few more types in 2022 as well.

[@ccb6013]

@@GamerBody Thank you for the advise. Do you notice your UnderSun bands getting any tears? My SunPow have tears in them and I'm curious if that is usual for most brands of resistance bands and if it doesn't particularly mean that they will soon snap completely. I've already snapped one of my SunPow as well 😞

[@GamerBody]

Oh no! So far my UnderSun (since replacing the X-small bands) have no rips or tears. I made a year update a few months ago and they are still going strong.

[@ccb6013]

@@GamerBody Thanks again, that's good to know😊 I'll compare UnderSun and WODFitters to see which one I'll pick up as my next addition.

[@GamerBody]

They are very similar overall. Let me know how it goes!

[@nywarriorcodmodernwarfarew2531]

Hint: when you are doing bicep curls don’t stand on both bands...stand on one band and then curl the upper band ( ex. See James Grage KZbin videos). Plus , it will take the skin off your hands if you don’t have gloves😁

[@GamerBody]

Thanks. I've watched many of his videos but the bands just don't work as well for biceps curls imo. I prefer the Upowex for that. I also own the gloves and while they help, it still isn't very comfortable on the outer portion of the palm. Loop bands just aren't my thing outside of assistance. I do like regular resistance bands for a lot of my workouts though.

[@anidez]

What is the difference between WODFitter and WODFitter Titanium? I see they even have different logos

[@GamerBody]

Not sure. I didn't realize there are two versions. I probably won't be testing that though as I still don't care for the loop bands for my current training.

[@oscarriasco202]

Are this better than undersun bands?

[@GamerBody]

They are the same thing just one has colored bands and the other doesn't. Price is also different so that may be the determining factor for most people.

[@whenhen]

Good review. I am curious though, why did you choose the WODfitter bands over some of the less expensive options? You mentioned price as one of the biggest negatives. There are much cheaper sets available (I bought the WenFeng set of 5 on Amazon for less than $30). Was there some feature or aspect of the WODfitters that cheaper sets did not have?

[@GamerBody]

The WODfitters came up as an Amazon Choice product (those are what I tend to look for first) and I had seen other KZbin channels promoting them so I decided to test it out. The WenFeng look pretty solid compared to the WODfitters. I haven't heard of them before, but I'll put them on the list of possible future bands :)

[@whenhen]

@@GamerBody thank you for the reply. That makes sense. I doubt there will be even a few differences between the WenFeng and the WODfitters other than the logo and bag design. I also belong to a commercial chain gym (Lifetime Fitness) and if I was blindfolded, wouldn't be able to tell the difference between their flat bands and my own. If you want to pick them up to review, awesome. I'd love to see your perspective, but if you're looking to save money, I'd pass.

[@GamerBody]

@@whenhen yeah they may be super similar. If I find I have the extra funds I may jump on them. I don't personally need assistance bands right now but it could help someone else. Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@GamerBody]

After a couple of months with the Wodfitters resistance bands, here is my final review! While they are great for assistance work, they are not so great for doing specific exercises. I hope this review helps you make a final decision on the product. Be fit - game on!

[@danielmann5427]

Why?

[@GamerBody]

Many of the push movements are awkward or tough on the outer parts of your hands. Id personally prefer dumbbells for overhead press and even bicep curls because of it.

[@YoungBlaze]

@@GamerBody so what is the ones your recommend, you said check out the one you recommend in the discription but its not there lol

[@GamerBody]

@@YoungBlaze thanks for letting me know. I just added the resistance bands I recommend to the description.

[@spylobster]

which bands would you recommend for building mass effectively, friend?

[@GamerBody]

I use the Whatafit Resistance bands right now, but it all comes down to your consistency, progressive overload, nutrition and recovery to build muscle over time, which is slow.

[@jknight392]

I was up curling 75lb dumbbells, from 35 in a month, gyms shut so now trying to find a resistance band solution thats equivalent to 75lb curl to 95lb and 300lbs bench

[@GamerBody]

Bench might be tough, but you should be able to combine the bands and get at least 75lbs of resistance.

[@galesal1109]

check undersun bands videos on how to use them

[@GamerBody]

I have and am still using them for testing.

[@Bunnykisses1000]

Phoenix Rising ...fancy meeting you here!! A vortex was just created🤣🤣(yes on the undersun)

[@GamerBody]

Am I missing something? Haha

[@galesal1109]

Bunnykisses1000 Christine!!! Welcome to the twilight zone!!

[@galesal1109]

GamerBody haha yeah, we know each other

[@mohammedalsarraj9963]

Does this product (WODfitters) get snapped like an Undersun product?

[@GamerBody]

I've tried a few times now with Wodfitters and they work fine. Definitely not as tight as the band that snapped on me for UnderSun.

[@mohammedalsarraj9963]

@@GamerBody Thanks for your fast reply and also, for all the best reviews on your channel. But which Loop bands do you recommend? WODfitters or something else?

[@GamerBody]

Right now it has to be Wodfitters for loop style bands. While still expensive, they have yet to snap on me. I primarily use tube style bands but if you want loop that's what I would choose right now.

[@mohammedalsarraj9963]

@@GamerBody Many thanks for your recommendation and enjoy all your helpful reviews and tests.

[@mohammedalsarraj9963]

@@GamerBody do u have a tube style bands review?

[@lfcrags9715]

What’s the comparison in size length between woodfitter and undersun. For the highest level on undersun can u do a bicep curl. Because woodfitter when they get higher reistance I think they r too short to do a curl

[@GamerBody]

How are you doing the curls? Are you standing on the bands so it is on a rectangle-ish setup, or do you double the bands? They are fine if it is not doubled for me, but very tough if you do double it.

[@lfcrags9715]

GamerBody rectangle

[@lfcrags9715]

GamerBody wait so is the highest resistance (purple and green) are the bicep curls still doable using rectangle method. Are you sure.

[@AceHardy]

📝

[@lyndajones1133]

"fter a couple of months with the Wodfitters resistance bands, here is my final review! While they are great for assistance work, they are not so great for doing specific exercises. I hope this review helps you make a final decision on the product. Be fit - ...." wow how very vague

[@GamerBody]

In what way is that vague? It is great for assistance with exercises such as pullups or dips, but not great for exercises like biceps curls, overhead triceps ext. and others.

[@nathanmckenzie2148]

With loop bands , u have to be creative on how to use them , I’ve had both band styles and loop bands are better , for me anyways

[@GamerBody]

Nice, how long have you had them?

[@nathanmckenzie2148]

GamerBody few years , but mine are generic from Decathlon store

[@mariolp2999]

I bought these bands and they all snapped within a year time....Go figure...

[@GamerBody]

yikes what were you doing with them? I haven't come close to snapping them so I am not sure you were using them correctly or for the right exercises. I hope they give you a refund though!

[@mariolp2999]

@@GamerBody Well to be fair, these bands were kept outside on my porch and it probably degraded with the weather..

[@GamerBody]

That's could be a reason. Are if you can get a free warranty replacement

[@mariolp2999]

@@GamerBody Na.. they didn't honor it because a full year had passed... I guess I will try the elite or Rogue bands

[@GamerBody]

@@mariolp2999 That's too bad. Let me know what you think of the other bands.