Resistance Bands Set (Serious Steel or Rogue)

A complete resistance band set covering light to extra-heavy (approximately 5 to 150+ pounds equivalent resistance) enables over 200 exercises and is the most space-efficient training tool available — the entire set fits in a shoebox. The physics of band resistance (increasing tension through range of motion) actually makes bands superior to free weights for certain exercises: bicep curls with bands produce greater peak contraction; banded squats and deadlifts teach acceleration through the top of the lift. For rehabilitation and mobility work, bands are unmatched. The Serious Steel competition-grade bands ($80-120 for full set) are made from continuous-layered latex with a rated 200,000+ rep lifespan, vs the cheaper tube bands that degrade in under a year. The overlooked use case: band-assisted pull-ups for building to unassisted, which is the most evidence-backed progression method.