Let me start by saying these bands are LEGIT. As someone who's tried multiple resistance bands, the Rubmate set stands out for its perfect balance of thickness—not too bulky to handle, yet sturdy enough to withstand intense workouts without snapping mid-exercise (we’ve all been there with flimsy bands!).

The 4-level resistance system (11lbs-100lbs) is a dream. I use the lightest band for warm-up shoulder mobility drills, then progressively overload with heavier bands for pull-up assistance. The 100lb band single-handedly helped me achieve my first unassisted pull-up—it’s like having a spotter at home!

Post-injury warriors, listen up! After tweaking my knee during squats, I used the medium-resistance band for rehab exercises. The natural latex didn’t irritate my skin during prolonged physical therapy sessions, and the anti-slip texture stayed put during leg extensions—no sudden slips that could’ve worsened my injury.

Bonus points for thoughtful extras: The included ergonomic handles transformed my routine—they make tricep press-downs feel like a gym machine workout. And that portable bag? It lives in my work backpack for office stairwell workouts (yes, I get weird looks, but #gainz).

One heads-up: The latex smell is noticeable when first unboxed (common with natural rubber products), but it disappears after 2-3 uses. For under $30 with lifetime warranty? These outperform most $80+ band sets I’ve tried.