The Rubber-O-Strongs provide progressive resistance throughout the entire range of motion, so your muscles still receive stimulus even at the end position of the movement. Barbell and dumbbell training can be simulated in the smallest of spaces, and classic exercises such as barbell curls, behind-the-neck press, upright rowing or squats can also be optimised with the Rubber-O-Strong. Explosive training is ideal as a partner exercise: your partner holds the band and you work dynamically against it.
You can also use the Superband as pull-up assistance. Example pull-ups: as a beginner, you are often not able to get past the sticking point in pull-ups. This changes when using the Strongband. To do this, first simply attach the band to a secure bar. Then place your knee in the loop hanging down (bent leg for less assistance) or your foot (straight leg for more assistance). The pull-up session can begin, because the band now takes over a larger or smaller part of the work during the movement, depending on the resistance.
Finally, effective pull-up training is possible for everyone.
For pull-up assistance, it is important to choose the right resistance. For example, if you weigh 50 kg, it makes no sense to use a Rubber-O-Strong with MEDIUM strength (= 54 kg). This band would carry your entire body weight. The calculation is:
Body weight (50 kg) - resistance (54 kg) = resistance to overcome (= -4 kg)
The negative value shows that the band would hold you completely and you would no longer have to do any work.
With LIGHT strength (= 24 kg), on the other hand, you would have to overcome 26 kg yourself. So this would be a resistance that could be suitable for you.
Strength - colour - pull-up assistance
XLIGHT - red - 12 kg
LIGHT - black - 24 kg
MEDIUM - violet - 36 kg
HEAVY - green - 54 kg
XHEAVY - blue - 80 kg
XXHEAVY - orange - 104 kg
All bands are 1 metre long and 4.5 mm thick - available in 6 widths:
- Level 1 / 12.5 mm wide / red
- Level 2 / 19.0 mm wide / black
- Level 3 / 28.5 mm wide / violet
- Level 4 / 44.5 mm wide / green
- Level 5 / 63.5 mm wide / blue
- Level 6 / 82.5 mm wide / orange