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The bands arrived quickly and contained all of the contents as described. The only annoying part was needing to go to the manufacturers website to find out what the resistance was for each band.The door handle is great for replacing pull ups when beginning P90X. I am a bit out of shape and cannot do more than a few pull ups so I begin my set on the pull up bar and switch to the bands afterward to complete my set. The heaviest band and the door loop are great for this.The handles on each band are decent, but they tend to slide around a good bit when using them. It is not enough that I feel it bothers me too much; however, I can see how some people would find it rather annoying. Each band having it's own handles is a huge plus though. Most of the bands I looked at only contained 2 handles for multiple different bands, I would much rather pay a little to not have to switch handles each time I am changing bands.I got the bands for starting my P90X routine. I am just winding down my second week of the program and 2 of the bands are already beginning to fray. The second and third heaviest bands (blue and red) are beginning to fray near one of the handles. I am rather tall (6'5") so I am not sure if my height is putting extra strain on the bands and taking them to the failure point or if the bands were just poorly designed. The material they are made out of feels like a rather dry rubber so the fraying is not all that surprising to me. When just touching the bands they do not feel much like a high quality elastic I was expecting.I have contacted the manufacturer to see about getting replacements for the 2 malfunctioning bands.If they replace the bands free of charge I would be rather pleased as long as the replacements last longer. To be honest though, given the material I do not really expect a replacement product will last much longer. Once I hear back from the company I will update the review with information about the exchange procedures. I wouldn't recommend these bands unless you don't have any other solid options. The individual handles are nice, but the durability of the bands is extremely questionable.

I bought this set of bands for use with the P90X training program. I have to say I really enjoy using them, but they have limits.Pros:They are great for arms/forearms (e.g., curls) and shoulder exercices. I gained better definition since I use them.For those with back problems, you don't have to worry breaking your back when lifting/putting back the weights.The quality of the bands seems good. I used them for a month, three days a week, and I don't see any sign of wear.Portability. I can take one or two bands with me and do a couple of exercices in the hotel room whenever I have to travel.Cons:First, only the white and blue bands offer significant resistance for a relatively short guy (I'm 5'9''); if you're taller you may get more resistance out of the bands. Either way, there is no way the white band is the equivalent of a 45lb dumbbell. Maybe 35 if you can stretch the band enough.Second, if the exercise involves making a loop to increase resistance (e.g., back exercices) forget it; you won't get the same resistance in both arms and the band will keep sliding under your feet. It's just inefficient. I tried several tactics, stretching the band by keeping my feet wide, taping the loop to the floor, nothing works. I simply had to go back to my weights.Third, the bands don't replace a pull-up bar. The resistance is pretty low no matter what you do and your ass will slide on the floor if you try to stretch the bands for max resistance. Hopefully a doorframe bar is pretty cheap.

I'm by no means a weightlifter or anything but at 210lbs and 5'10" I guess I'm stronger than the average bear? (even better than Yogi =P) The two heaviest cords will have their uses for me but just starting out I am able to bicep curl the "40-55lb" cord. The rest i cant even see being used individually. However, the handles are a small ~1 inch pipe so I am able to easily grab two and use them (this being where the light weights come in handy). My hands aren't ginormous, i can just barely palm a basketball so most people should be able to do this if need be.The bands themselves are great though. Can stretch up both arms completely vertical (about 8ft each so 16 total) and they still stretch back to normal easily. The tubes are silky smooth and dont catch my hair, which is a definite plus. They dont look like they'll break (or weaken anytime soon) but if i notice something ill update. Overall, great purchase.