The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon
The 10 Best Resistance Bands on Amazon
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Resistance bands are the ultimate piece of exercise equipment, and an underrated piece of every fitness enthusiast's arsenal. You can squat with them during an at-home LIT Method workout or bring them to your next in-person barre class. A resistance-band set is more affordable than buying a large workout machine, easy to store or travel with, and amazingly versatile. You may think of them primarily as a way to work your booty, but resistance bands can also be utilized to target your legs, arms, and abs.
Not to mention, resistance bands come in a range of materials and sizes. For example, there are sturdy resistance bands made specifically for your legs so that the band won't break or roll while you squat and large-loop bands to help you master pull-ups. There are also resistance bands with handles so you can still get a challenging strength workout without needing to use dumbbells.
The best part of using resistance bands is that a set can easily fit in your gym bag or suitcase, making it easy to work out virtually anywhere. To make your search for a set of resistance bands a breeze, we've rounded up 10 of the best resistance bands on Amazon from $8 to $50. Keep reading to shop our picks, including the coveted Bodylastics resistance bands.
— Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
1 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands
This set of Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands ($13, originally $17) comes with five bands, each with different levels of resistance, from X-Light (up to four pounds of resistance) to X-Heavy (up to 30 pounds of resistance). The colorful bands are made of a rubber material that is lightweight and moves with you. One reviewer wrote: "I lift weights and I needed something to take with me when I travel. So these work perfectly for a hotel room or Airbnb work out."
2 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Walito Resistance Bands For Legs and Butt
These wide Walito Resistance Bands For Legs and Butt ($14) won't budge while you squat. All three knit bands in this set have a nonslip material on the inside so they'll stay looped around your thighs without rolling up or off. As for resistance, the light band equals 14 to 25 pounds, medium equals 25 to 35 pounds, and heavy equals 40 to 50 pounds. "I have been using the rubber resistant loops and they just get too stretched out too quickly! These have held up for a while now, and I use them daily," wrote one reviewer.
3 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Bodylastics Bands
This set of five Bodylastics Bands ($50) offers up to 96 pounds of resistance when used at once. The set comes with the five bands, a door anchor, slip-resistant handles, ankle straps, and a carryall bag. With more than 4,000 five-star ratings, it's no wonder people are quickly clicking "add to cart" on these bands. "These appear to be very well made, and durable with no signs of wear after three months of regular use," wrote one customer. "The relative resistances feel fairly accurate with clear, distinct increases in resistance from one band to the next."
4 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Gymbandit Mini Bands
This set of five Gymbandit Mini Bands ($15 for five, originally $24) offers as many resistance levels: Light, Medium, Heavy, X-Heavy, and XX-Heavy. These lightweight bands offer up to 60 pounds of resistance, according to the product page. "By far the best resistance bands I've ever used. I love the material and it doesn't slide or roll," wrote one reviewer.
5 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Leekey Resistance Band Set
This Leekey Resistance Band Set ($32) comes with four large-loop bands of varying thickness and resistance to meet your workout needs, providing between 15 and 125 pounds of resistance. You can loop them under your feet to add resistance to squats or wrap them around a bar to help assist you during pull-ups. "I've been impressed at how much force I can put on any one of these bands and it shows no sign of wear/tear," wrote one customer. "At first I only used them for isolation exercises. Now using them for things like resistance band deadlifts as well."
6 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Dynapro Fabric Mini Bands
This three-pack of Dynapro Fabric Mini Bands ($20) offers bands with light, medium, and heavy resistance. Each of the bands is wide and made of a knit material that won't cut off your circulation while you squat. Over 250 people found this reviewer's note helpful in making their purchase: "These didn't slip as I usually have a problem with the bands staying up!"
7 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Tribe Resistance Bands Set
This Tribe Resistance Bands Set ($22) comes with 11 pieces: five multilevel resistance bands, two cushioned handles, a door-safe anchor, two ankle straps, and a waterproof bag. Over 11,000 people have given this set a five-star rating, and over 4,000 have given it a five-star written review. One reviewer notes an important detail: "The seller, Tribe Fitness, warranties their products, so any premature failure of the band will most assuredly be covered. I submitted an inquiry directly to their website, and someone reached back out to me in just a couple of hours."
8 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: SPRI Xercuff Leg Resistance Band
This SPRI Xercuff Leg Resistance Band ($25) provides medium resistance and is designed for full-range motion. The cord has two attached cushioned cuffs that you can wrap around your ankles — and they're easier to use than it might seem. One reviewer said: "Easy on off. Sturdy for stretching and tension. Does the job. No problems."
9 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Peach Bands
This set of Peach Bands ($15, originally $20) comes with four bands, each with increasing resistance: Light (10 to 12 pounds), Medium (15 to 20 pounds), Heavy (25 to 30 pounds), and X-Heavy (30 to 35 pounds). All of the peach-toned bands come with a light-pink carrying case that can easily fit in your gym bag. According to one reviewer, "these bands will definitely get your glutes sore pretty quick! They are really tough as well. I've stretched these bands so much and none has broke or even lost [its] elasticity."
10 The Best Resistance Bands on Amazon: Nylea Resistance Exercise Workout Bands
These Nylea Resistance Exercise Workout Bands ($8) are the most affordable on the list. Tucked into a travel bag are three bands: Light (15 pounds of resistance), Medium (30 pounds of resistance), and Heavy (45 pounds of resistance). "I thought for sure [these bands] couldn't hold up to the stretching test because they are pretty thin and lightweight. BUT they did," one reviewer wrote.
