Bodylastics 19-Piece Strong Man Quick-Clip Resistance Band System

by Bodylastics

Product Features

• Stackable adjustable resistance featuring the Bodylastics quick clip system. Over 90 levels of resistance from 5 to 254 lbs. of tension
• Highest quality components and materials on Amazon Guaranteed! Heavy Duty Components and continuous dipped malaysian latex - more latex per tube means more resistance for your money
• 99% snap resistant bands with Patented D.G.S. anti-snap technology - workout with confidence!
• Over 140 of the best gym exercises for Abs, Arms, Back, Chest, Legs and shoulders
• The Best Workouts - FREE Live and On Demand Bodylastics workouts every week for muscle building, abs development, body toning, cardio and sports at liveexercise

Product Description

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Bodylastics Super Strong Man Edition (254 lbs, 127 pounds per side) Resistance Bands System is designed to build strength, tone your muscles, and improve your overall fitness level. How effective is the Super Strong Man set? Back before the 2007 NFL football season, Bodylastics Int’l sent a few prototypes to the Dallas Cowboys' strength and conditioning coach. Not only did the coach order 10 sets on the spot, but eventually ordered enough sets for every player on the team. Everything about this system is HEAVY DUTY, from the latex, to the Patented D.G.S. (Distance Governor Safety) anti-snap technology, to the welded O-rings. Easy to use, this system is designed build or tone and tighten your body. By simply attaching and detaching the bands on or off the handles and ankle straps, you can create a custom workout with 94 levels of resistance. The included door anchors increase the versatility, so that the most effective gym exercises can be recreated almost anywhere. Ideal for all ages and fitness levels, this set will help to work your arms, legs, back, chest, shoulders, and stomach. Over 600,000 sold since 1998! ***Exclusive! Bodylastics now streams free daily, live, workout shows that ONLY use the Bodylastics bands. Muscle Building, Ab Workouts, Pilates, Body Toning, Cardio Kickboxing, Plyometrics, Sport Specific Training, Teen Workouts– we’ve got you covered. No workout Partner...No problem. It's simple - You get your Bodylastics bands...you workout with us...you see results – done!

The complete system includes:

• 1 continuous dipped yellow band with D.G.S Technology (5 lbs.)
• 1 continuous dipped green band with D.G.S Technology (7 lbs.)
• 1 continuous dipped red band with D.G.S Technology (13 lbs.)
• 1 continuous dipped blue band with D.G.S Technology (19 lbs.)
• 1 continuous dipped black band with D.G.S Technology (23 lbs.)
• 2 continuous dipped orange bands with D.G.S Technology (30 lbs.)
• 4 extra wide heavy duty foam covered handles
• 4 heavy duty ankle straps
• 2 heavy duty door anchors
• 1 Bodylastics User Book (76 pages)
• 1 Lifetime certificate with login information for the online learning center
• 1 upgraded Heavy Duty gym bag
• Lifetime Warranty

Product Description

Great for: Super strong individuals Levels of tension: Over 90 You get what you pay for - The best quality system available - Guaranteed! Since 1998 Bodylastics has been selling the best quality resistance bands systems on the market. DON'T BE FOOLED BY CHEAP IMITATIONS. Everyone Claims that theirs is the best but here are the facts: - Bodylastics bands are dipped so they have more latex. The more latex, the more resistance - you get MORE for your money. - Bodylastics components are the strongest and best quality. We use the highest grade materials like molded nylon for the core of the handles and door anchor and that's just the beginning - Bodylastics invented and incorporates Patented D.G.S. anti-snap technology. You do not want you bands to snap - WE do not want your bands to snap. It costs us considerably more per band to add this feature - but it is 100% worth it for YOUR safety. - Bodylastics guarantees your success by providing over 1000 FREE amazing Bodylastics workouts on our sister site liveexercise. Simply turn on a show and follow along - Guess work gone! What's in the box: 1 Dipped D.G.S. yellow band (5 lbs.) 1 Dipped D.G.S. green band (7 lbs.) 1 Dipped D.G.S. red band (13 lbs.) 1 Dipped D.G.S. blue band (19 lbs.) 1 Dipped D.G.S. black band (23 lbs.) 2 Dipped D.G.S. orange bands (30 lbs.) 4 extra wide heavy duty foam covered handles 4 heavy duty ankle straps 2 heavy duty door anchors 1 Bodylastics User Book 1 storage/travel bag Lifetime Warranty

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0026NB3LE
• Item model number: BLSET81
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #913 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #19 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Accessories > Exercise Bands

Customer Reviews

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am blown away!, August 12, 2009

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This review is from: Bodylastics 19-Piece Strong Man Quick-Clip Resistance Band System (Sports)

I just got my Bodylastics strong man band system and I am just blown away. I literally will never need to buy any other resistance bands unless I suddenly turn into The Hulk or something because these things are HEAVY DUTY, I swear it seems like you could tow a truck with the orange ones and it comes with two of those! I have not attempted to curl all the bands because to be honest with you I cannot even curl both orange ones which REALLY surprised me because I am by no means weak, I can easily curl 65 lb dumbbells for 10 reps. I am so happy I ordered these bands because they are just the highest quality I have ever even seen. The speed of adding or decreasing resistance is really going to come in handy when I do my P90X workouts too which is really awesome. Even the door anchor that it comes with is massive and there is no way that thing could slip through the door, the regular anchors I have seen I have always been to scared to use because they seem like if you pull to hard they will pop right on through the door and savagely bull whip your skin. It comes with an extra pair of handles too so you can have another resistance ready or share your bands with someone. Also two pair of the leg attachment. I know this review is getting long but I just wanted to be as clear as possible when I tell any and everyone out there who may be considering buying these bands that you should do it because you will not regret it at all. If your looking for some seriously hardcore bands that are going to build really explosive power then you have found them. As Forrest Gump said, Thats all I have to say about that.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kicks more ass than a mad donkey in a butt factory!, August 19, 2009

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KO (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bodylastics 19-Piece Strong Man Quick-Clip Resistance Band System (Sports)

I was a complete skeptic when I came across Bodylastics. I cannot stress enough how much I HATE going to the gym. I loved lifting weights when I was younger, but was always disgusted by how many people go to the gym to talk. I go to the gym to take names, or at least I went... Starting a few months ago, I purchased a set of kettlebells and dropped my gym membership. Not only did this cut $45 a month in fees I didn't get much use out of, but it also freed up some cash to invest in equipment I use anywhere and everywhere. Kettlebells. Medicine balls. And now I have Bodylastics to add to my routines, and after using them a few times, I'm adding them proudly. These things are built like a Russian beet-farmer. Another point is that you should ask a doctor if you have a latex allergy before ordering these. The reaction is nasty: trust me.

First of all, Bodylastics is not a gym in a bag. Gyms are a waste of time if your real interest is athleticism, period. Bodyweight exercises (calisthenics) are the best way to build athleticism safely without much risk of injury. Bodylastics are a great way to either add or subtract resistance to bodyweight exercises. The isolated movements that you're capable of doing with these that are associated with traditional bodybuilding are just icing on the cake. There are a million different ways a creative person can use these, and with essentially limitless amounts of tension... go nuts. As for explosive strength training, I'm going to stick to kettlebells, medicine balls, and boxing. For athleticism and stability: Bodylastics, calisthenics, sprints, and stability balls. Get it clear: Bodylastics is not a total solution. They are an extremely good tool to have in your kit. The value is phenomenal: they are built better and cost less than half the price of other... latex tubes from companies like TheraBand that don't even offer the possibility of modular resistance! It would be an insult to call Bodylastics that: Bodylastics is a product that is as competent as the brain using it. Look around your gym. People are stupid. This package gives you most of the potential of a gym membership, only your results are your own responsibility. No talk. No blame. Resistance tubes are based on real science that will get you outside instead of locked in a sweaty meat locker with idiots that have an inability to bathe properly and stand WAY too close with the blank stare of their oblivious soul.

Now for the bad news: latex is a natural biodegradable product that is harvested from rubber tree sap. Like any other natural product, latex is biodegradable. As an EMT, we are trained to understand that latex starts breaking down as soon as it comes in contact with the skin's oils. A latex glove is an ineffective barrier after about 10 minutes, +/- how much you sweat. Add in sunlight and repetitive stress and you can see where I'm going with this. These tubes WILL eventually break, the smaller ones are most vulnerable. While it is tempting, try to avoid handling the tubes BY the tube itself and try to avoid getting sweat on them. Also try to avoid long periods of direct sunlight. UV, natural oils, and moisture are the things that accelerate the breakdown of natural materials: especially latex. If you're moving nearly 270lbs of resistance and a small band snaps, it isn't a big deal. If the two big bands snap, it's a big deal. Take care of your equipment and your equipment will take care of you. The good news is that Bodylastics offers free replacement within 90 days of any broken tube and a lifetime replacement for $5.95. If you ask me, that warranty is far beyond what I would be happy with.

Things everyone should have: good shoes for interval sprints, a bag of chalk, a 35lb kettlebell, a jump rope, a couple of medicine balls, and Bodylastics. $250 minus shoes. Gym membership: $200 sign-up fee, $30-$50 a month in membership fees, waiting for machines, oblivious wanger-hangers in the locker room, disgusting equipment, herpes and other STDs on the shower knobs, and fluorescent lighting on beautiful days. Minus shoes. Do the math and take the $300 you're going to save and hire a licensed personal trainer to design a program and show you how this stuff works. You'll end up $150 ahead on first-year cost alone.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Significant Improvement Rivaling Gym Equipment, July 5, 2009

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Rahman (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bodylastics 19-Piece Strong Man Quick-Clip Resistance Band System (Sports)

The already excellent Bodylastics brand has undergone a very dramatic improvement with these new bands. Everything about this kit now oozes professionalism, from the ends (O-rings) of the handles, to the newly-metallic ends of the bands themselves, to thicker more comfortable ankle straps, even the bag having a section to insert the workout book and additional sheets. I hesitated initially, already owning a heavy-duty Bodylastics kit still in good condition, but am very glad I made the choice to upgrade.

Having paid for annual memberships at numerous gyms, including a few high-profile reputable ones, I believe I have discernment about quality. I did not imagine that this would replace every exercise, however since I now have a greater focus upon bodyweight exercises and a more streamlined approach to strength training, I find resistance bands to be an excellent replacement for iron.

The previous Bodylastics systems were very good, however they still looked and felt like a home-based contraption. These are at a completely different level now. This system could be included in any gym, anywhere, and no one would think them out of place for a moment. The action of the bands is tremendously smoother due to gym-like metal-upon-metal. The handles are thicker and grip better. Even the tubing looks and feels more high-end. Clearly much energy went into maximizing the overall feel of using this equipment, along with its raw results.

As previously stated I do not use this alone for a strength-building regimen. The primary missing ingredients for me are body-weight back exercises (pull-ups), body-weight chest exercises (push-ups), anaerobic training (interval-sprints), and of course the most neglected exercises of all, grip-strength. For the first I have discovered Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar, that can also be used for abs-workouts, with or without the abs-straps. For the second I use Jack Zatorski's Push Up Pro which I got for an excellent price, some prefer Perfect Push-Ups. Only quality running shoes are needed for intervals, and for grip strength I find Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 2 and Gripmaster Pro Golf, Tennis, Musician, Strength Trainer to be a good start, there are numerous other exercises and pieces of equipment for developing this further.

These additional exercises are besides the point. For the brief times of the week when focus is upon overall strength development or maintenance, and a number of smaller exercises for supporting muscles, an all-in-one home-kit that can fit in a bag smaller than a typical backpack is an ideal system worth investing in.

One final small note, I considered the slightly-more expensive system (ten dollars more approximately), however the only noticeable differences were a DVD of exercises and a second door strap. I intend to add the strap from the kit I already own, and I consider the DVD to be unnecessary in my case. The decision depends upon whether you might already have an earlier Bodylastics system, and how much you know already about strength exercises.

NOTE: I have been using this new kit for a day and a full weekend when this review was first written, I have used the earlier version for years without a single breakage or problem. In a few months I will update this review, adding a review of its reliability under constant careful heavy usage.