U-Powex Resistance Bands Review - 6 Months Later | Build Muscle at Home
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The U-POWEX resistance bands are a solid set of 5 colored bands ranging from 10lbs to 50lbs of resistance. These can be used in place of or for assistance with other equipment in your home gym.
I use these bands to perform and supplement many exercises in my training as well as train with them in place of cardio if it is raining or snowing outside. These resistance bands are also great for traveling.
The video goes over why I love these resistance bands and how it may help with your home training. Feel free to comment below with any questions you may have. Be fit - game on!
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This is the problem with us people, that we go out on weekend and spend more than 50 dollars per night just for alcohol or smoking or other unnecessary things. But when it comes to our health and things which benefits our body, 50 dollar gets very expensive. If you understand what i mean. Thumbs up and stay healthy
Yeah and it can be very cheap to workout, but marketing makes you think otherwise.
I bought the same bands for 4$ on ebay
Alcohol/khamr and smoking actually aren't halal, it's haram to consume in which it can destroyed yours by the mental and physic though
@@Lantanum057 killing people who doesn't want become Muslims is Haram or Halal? Mohammed asked you to do so... Are you complying?
@@fabricliver are you blind bro?
as a Muslim myself, muslims never killing the people who doesn't want to become/ join to be Muslim, Never..
Give me any guidences from the Al-qur'an and hadits shahih that its scriptured: "Kill the kafirun if they rejected to become Muslim", give me
and about your question, my answer is HARAM
Im 61 been doing some form of physical exercise most of my life from early teens .Ive the past month just started using bands these types and some really heavy duty i take to outside calisthenics park and attach to the bars in the park.Its nade a difference to my body constant tension its great and better for my joints
Got these during quarantine last year. So far so good. I’m not consistent with them tho. I use them maybe twice a week.
Nice, I'm glad they are holding up!
bro use them 5 days a week😐 i do 5 days a week and i’ve seen growth just 1 month in
Keep up the good work!
@@JG-ys6bq Right on bro. I just got back in the gym since COVID restrictions are loosening up where I live. So these bands may retire for a bit.
Keep up the good work!
I bought this to supplement my home strength training which consists of bodyweight exercises and a ton of grip snd forearms equipment from iron mind. These are great i can do bench press, shoulder press, flies, rows bicep curl etc. The muscle contraction from bands is unreal much better than weights also these are superior for plyometric or speed training. Great for using when on vacation or traveling. They wont build mass and huge brute strength like barbells but using these with bodyweight training and some running/jump rope will build a great and functional physique, with more than enough strength unless you want to be worlds strongest man or an elite level power lifter.
Nice, keep up the great work!
They will build mass if you go really heavy and keep rest periods between sets really short. And if you use them correctly to mimick the dumbbell/barbell and cable version of the excercise. Resistance is resistance.
And the body doesn't know or care how your breaking up your muscle tissues. And the bands I use (lifeline usa) goes up to 300lbs resistance.
Great to read this. I just bought some with the intent of using them alongside bodyweight training. My form of cardio is walking try to reach 10000 steps. Like you mentioned I just want to build a healthy and functional body.
I got them in January 2021, paid 57.70 including tax and they’re AMAZING!!
You got ripped off, it's 20 bucks
@@nickdaone you got ripped off too,its 11 bucks
Couple hours ago i checked a store near my work, i found this stuff and it is enthousiastic, i'll buy some In-shaa-allah and start working out, i have to do quicklly before i loose enthousiasme
Let me know how it goes!
@@GamerBody okey
Great channel! I've been watching your videos on repeat, very informative and easy to understand. Also love the fitness tips and equipment reviews. Can't wait to see more.
Thanks. Let me know if you have any video suggestions.
i got the same as that but on ebay from a company with no name for £18 and they even came with a bag for all of the pieces, it’s a really good product.
Good find!
@@GamerBody yeahh for real, even better than the dumbbell and barbell weights set of 25kg that i got for £30.
@@bluezenither7043 can you share the eBay link please?
Got same ones off eBay but different brand for 12£! Very good quality! Got an old kinda of versions that it broke after the first workout and I’ve returned them, make sure to buy the ones with a stronger link head and not the black rubber ones as is kept in with just a zip that it will fall off quickly.
Good call! I've found myself using loop bands a lot more now, but if you get the tube make sure those carabiners are solid.
So, 2 things...
1) what does your training program look like? I’m genuinely curious and would like to see what you do.
2) I find with these bands, working out legs can be a little tricky, opposed to the loop style bands (Undersun, WOD Fitters, etc). Is the only movement you can do Door Anchored Leg Extensions? Squatting with these just seems awkward (for me at least)
My personal training plan is over at gamerbody.com/training it is the one I use and update regularly as I make improvements.
I use bands only for upper body right now. For lower body I use adjustable dumbbells. If you want to only use resistance bands in your workout, I recommend higher intensity leg retraining such as squats to jump squats and similar simple to high skilled bodyweight movements. Thanks for watching!
Would really appreciate if you could make another review for a 1+ year review. If not it’s ok I still find this video really helpful here’s my sub!
I'll def look into it. Been using loop bands a lot more lately so tube bands might not be a big part of my training anymore, especially after getting the resistance bands bar
@@GamerBody no worries I already bought the whatafit ones coming tomorrow, I just also find fitness videos entertaining and your ones in particular so far! I hope you keep doing what u love whether it’s making vids, fitness, or both! Don’t feel like you have to do something you don’t want just because some viewers may want it
Thanks! Yeah been fighting that battle with my personal workout for some time but moving more to what I enjoy bit giving advice based on my experience. I hope you like the Whatafit!
Due to the price Increase I decided to go with the Bodylastics Level 2 Kit. Cost a total of $66 after taxes . I’d prefer level 3 buts it’s not in stock . Bodylastic has a pre-built O-Ring hole to hold the hooks / clamps , has anti-snap woven cord technology & their resistance ratings are tested with a fish scale .
Nice! I've seen a lot of follow-ups regarding the bodylastics. I think it may be my next test
Thank you for your advice. I have ordered similar resistance bands, I have not trained in over 30 years. I hope it helps me in some way.
You may want to check out my more recent setup as I think it is far better than this older video: czcams.com/video/bvu4aCptTkU/video.html
@@GamerBody thanks will do
I see a lot of people using these bands that are already muscular.. what’s your opinion on how these can work to truly build a physique? I use to work out at the gym, but life got in the way. Now I’ve gotta restart and heavily considering resistant bands. Thanks
They are great for some exercises and as long as you use progressive overload to challenge your muscles they will work, only a slightly different strength curve. same principals as free weights apply.
Resistance bands provide exactly what you said is needed to build muscle, resistance. Not sure why you think it can't. Just make sure the bands you use are strong enough to challenge you with that resistance and get enough stimulus to get steonger. From there, get enough protein and calories with enough recovery to build muscle.
@@jonboll-LGM the fuck are you talking about? who gave you this information because coming from a guy who actually built a decently lean kinda sculpted physique which is me they do build muscle if used properly with progressive overload but I highly doubt you realize that.
It doesn't matter which way the door opens. Put the anchor through the side the hinges are on and close the door and you're fine.
It can get stuck on that side (I should know, it happened to me). So if you do, make sure the door anchor fits appropriately.
You could also try LIFELINE USA RESISTANCE BANDS - they last a lifetime
I'll keep them in mind, thanks!
Nothing lasts a lifetime
I still bought this for $50.00 and they are best for a good home workout
yeah I'd personally still buy it at that price. They have been great so far. Just sketchy seeing the Fitness Insanity bands being on their website at one time and resetting the Amazon ratings. But, I do think the bands I received have been great so far.
GamerBody I have not had any bad reviews yet. But I did have a moment when the bands hit me right in the face. Ouch 🤕
Ouch! What exercise were you doing when that happened? My worst was when I was doing overhead press shirtless and my heels came off the floor. The band whipped across my back pretty hard. Fun times.
GamerBody I was sitting on the floor, trying to work on my legs/abs core workout so I put the band on my feet. The band slipped off my shoes and it *wack* face while wearing glasses. I was not happy about that.
That is brutal! I like to put my feet with the bad on the wall to help avoid that snap back. Glasses make that pain so much worse :(
well did you build your msucles with these things or with regular gym? Because idk... I am not motivated to do this, if it can't make me gain muscles
Been doing workouts only at home for about 7 years now. I use bands, dumbbells and bodyweight. Check GamerBody.com/training to see my recent program for each type. No payment or email required to see it.
You can combine this with a old Bowflex for 40-80$ and combine the resistance of 220lb to 370lb, and 520 if you buy 2 of these making the cheapest/most effective resistance gym.
Also can attach to a bar and make a fake xbar for cheap.... This is perfect but also part of a system if used correctly.
Take a look at my setup for resistance bands here: czcams.com/video/bvu4aCptTkU/video.html
I put a deadbolt on my door it works great
Good call. I actually had mine stuck in the space for the door to open and had to shoulder my way in. Broke the frame right off...luckily apartment complex didn't ask how it happened ;)
I bought cheap bands ( ~12 euros) and they snapped one by one. if you gonna do this invest in something little more expensive. I used to move a lot and couldn't go to a gym and bands combined with some other equipment and calishenics exercises is very good and time efficiënt workout and I build good muscle with it
the handles dig into my lower arm area. which is sadly why i stopped using them. even with gym. gloves on.
That's unfortunate. If you got them on Amazon you may be able to return them.
Do elastic bands maintain the same level of elasticity through the years or do they become less resistant and more sloppy as time goes by?
They may lose some elasticity over time. I've never worn them down that far (I use UnderSun loop bands right now) so it will take a while for that to happen.
Can I get a physique like you with these? And obviously with a good diet
It would be tough. I do a lot of bodyweight training as well including pullups, push-ups, dips, etc. I also use dumbbells for many lower body exercises. You can definitely build muscle , but it may be hard limiting it to just resistance bands. You'd have to get pretty creative to continue pushing the band resistance over time and have good anchor points.
@@GamerBody then half your muscles?
It really depends how you end up using them, for how long, how consistently. I've been training for almost 10 years now both in gyms (first 3 years) and at home. It would be impossible for me to give a good answer.
Can you build muscle, absolutely. How much? That is very hard to determine. There's too many factors in play.
Can you please let me know if I should purchase this or the whatafit bands you also reviewed also I’m 5’8 would these bands or the whatafit still be good ?
I'd go Whatafit. Cheaper and just as good quality for the pair I use. The Upowex are great but more expensive. I use Whatafit now as this review was before I had it.
I think the ankle straps would work if you lay on your stomach and pull the bands with your ankles to work out your hamstrings
Maybe some eccentric work, but it wouldn't be the main contraction as that would come from pushing them away using your quads. You need the resistance going the other direction for your hamstrings to take over. This is where anchoring is the best option.
What back exercises can you use with these bands?
There's a lot. Bent over row and seated rows are pretty common. If you have a door anchor you can also do pull-downs, straight-arm pull-downs, and more. I have updated my setup to this: czcams.com/video/bvu4aCptTkU/video.html
Can someone please explain how adding bands together increases total resistance? Surely it you add a 30lb band to a 50lb band the total resistance is still 50lb? I think I'm missing something very obvious sorry!
You are adding additional resistance to push or pull against. The length of the bands is the same, but they each stack on their own resistance. If you have ever taken regular rubber bands and started adding more as you pull apart it will get harder the more you add on. I don't know the exact science behind it, but when I stack more bands it definitely gets harder to complete the reps.
Was there a before and after picture or did I miss something?
No, it was more of an experience with them. This was a while ago though as I do have a completely different setup now.
How are the resistance? Are they close to as labelled? I consider myself an intermediate lifter doing about 85lb dumbbells for inclined chest presses. Do these come close to that when stacked together? I am looking for a good quality long lasting resistance bands since the gyms around my area are closed because of you know what. I used to workout for a couple hours every day for 6 days a week regularly since the last 3 years and doubt if these could handle that much torture. All in all, I am just worried about the difference in quoted resistance as opposed to the actual resistance these bands provide and their lifespan. Do you recommend any other brands over this? I love weight training and unfortunately the recent times have rendered going to the gym unavailable.
I personally love them for pull based exercises, not really for push outside of overhead press or triceps extensions. I do use them multiple times a week and they go through quite a beating. If you think you can handle it, the wodfitters or UnderSun bands have some heavy duty versions. I don't like them much as they hurt my palms a lot and can be awkward for regular exercises, but they are built very well and you might find them more useful than I did :)
@@GamerBody So, in other words, you'e saying I can go with these if I'm specifically looking for a stackable resistance band set with the ankle straps and door anchor? Or is there any better?
You can go with these. They are the same thing as Upowex
I love the way you don'tshow the athlete's feet, so we can't see how the exercise band is anchored to the feet. It's okay, we can guess at it.
Pretty sure this exact comment was added before, but thanks for the tip.
8 months later would you still recommend these bands out of any bands you’ve had so far?
No. For tube style, yes, but for overall I like the UnderSun loop bands and currently testing the SunPow (half the price). I use a resistance bands bar by INNSTAR with some attachments to get a lot of resistance for my home workouts.
@@GamerBody Hi, nice video. Do you still recomend this or another product with the same concept?
Take a look at my newer resistance bands and bar video. I use UnderSun now with the INNSTAR resistance bands bar as my preferred option with resistance bands.
Peace be upon you
No longer on Amazon...would you happen to know another brand that you trust?
Right now I've moved to loo bands. The ones I use currently are the UnderSun with a resistance bands bar.
@@GamerBody thank you kindly 🙏👍
Yeah I agree there. I've heard a lot about bodylastics but right now I use the UnderSun loop bands and my resistance bands bar setup that works well.
Thank you Derek for your reviews. The U-Powex are no longer available on Amazon. How can I get these? In addition can you do a review on the Zaksy Resistance bands? They claim to have anti-snap technology. Thanks
Try out the Whatafit Resistance Bands. I have a review on my channel you can use to see if they are the right fit :)
Good
Have you seen any muscle growth since you been using these bands for 6 months. ?
I've personally seen growth, but I can't say it's 100% the bands as I use them as a part of my workouts with dumbbells and bodyweight exercises. I've also moved over to loop style bands as of late. They will build muscle if you challenge yourself with them. Depending on your workout history, it can and can't. You just need enough stimulus to grow and they may help provide that.
can i build big juicy muscles with this and protein in a bulk and consistency?
Only if you can use them in a way to generate a great enough stimulus for the body to adapt, then eat enough protein/nutrients, drink water, and get enough recover (mostly sleep).
How do resistance bands get rid of flabby arms?
They dont, but they can provide resistance to your workouts to assist in fatiguing the muscles in the arms to then build muscle at rest. This way you can fill out the arms with muscle over time.
These aren't even available currently on amazon.
I think they go by the name Fitness Insanity resistance bands now. I also recommend the Whatafit Resistance Bands. It is the same thing.
Hey dude just bought some. I am worried though because i am 6'4 and. I am very larry of trying to put them over my shoulders for a over head press. Do you think they would snap? I am not sure as to what is thr max stretch length is on them.
Not too sure, you are a bit taller than me. I'd reach out and see if their support team can help with full stretch of the bands.
@@GamerBody funny thing is if i sot on the bands i can do it but if i stand on them it feels like i reached the max point.
I have the exacr same package as yourself but they are a different brand name, everything is exactly the the same apart from the logo. Cost me £20.
Guessing they are now a simple white label product. At least mines held up well.
Could you tell me what is the length of the bands?
Hmm looks like they might not sell them anymore. If I remember, they were about 9ft, but I could be wrong. I use the UnderSun loop bands now.
@@GamerBody yeah, I followed your link and then searched online but they are no longer selling. Thought I might be able to find something similar but best I can see is about 4 feet. Do you have any other recommendations ?
@@henrymahergmail Take a look at these as they were my next product recommendation: czcams.com/video/vlPuKQ1B5zU/video.html
I payed 10.99 today for mine same ones. I got them from Amazon.
Nice, solid price.
Got mine today for 5.99 of Amazon too
Great workout!Resistance bands are convenient, inexpensive and you can train anywhere, anytime. Just uploaded a Leg and Booty workout for ladies, entirely done with resistance bands! Let us know what you think!
Nice! Keep up the good work. Only recommendation for the trainer is to slow down the exercises (especially the eccentric) to get a longer contraction in the muscles. Looks like a solid start to a channel though! Good luck :)
@@GamerBody Thank you!
Does one of them snap?
Never snapped these. I only ever snapped the x-small UnderSun resistance bands but got it replaced very easily and still use them even now. Haven't snapped any since.
When you use the 50lb band to curl with both hands. Is the resistance actually 25lb per hand or 50lb
No it is variable. I track based on band used (I label them in 10s so the lightest would be 10 lbs) just so I can keep track of which one I used before.
The resistance changes based on how much the band is stretches so it is a range.
Can the bands snap from the binding?
I've yet to do anything that would cause them to snap. For normal use they are good so far, but I don't plan to stretch them to snappable length. The most stretches I'd get is with overhead triceps extensions (both arms at once) and at 5'11" they work just fine.
Mine are over 4 months old and that hasn't happened.. The yellow(lowest resistance) snapped from the middle tho
Can resistance band build muscle??
Yes as long as the tension provided elicits a stimulus for your muscles to grow. Meaning, you need to provide enough resistance and tension to the muscles to tell the body it needs to get stronger and build muscle.
Bro I can’t get my bands even no matter what, there’s always more on one side
Take a look at my more recent setup. It may help: czcams.com/video/bvu4aCptTkU/video.html
Men I bought those for 10 dollars
This bands are useless... Lifting weights can't be compared with bands.... Better buy some home gym set for less price or on second hand..
No offence to you sir ur advice was really good
I agree to a degree. Bands can provide resistance and tension on the muscles, and as long as that stimulus to the muscles is great enough to elicit an anabolic response, your body will attempt to build more muscle as long as you provide enough material and recovery for it to do so. This means you must make sure the bands you are using are providing that stimulus (same goes for using dumbbells).
The main problem I have with them is the strength to resistance curve. This is where the greatest weakness of bands come in, especially as tougher/stronger bands are made. I moved to the UnderSun loop bands in the past few years in my setup, but regardless, no matter what you use, there has to be enough tension and stress on the muscle to generate a response from the body, then it comes down to what you give it as building blocks (protein and micronutrients) and enough time to repair and build more muscle.
thx for the video but sorry I don't believe you build up your muscle with bands. I train since 20s and the body is build with weights. Maybe they can help you if you cant go to the gym for a while .
They most certainly can. Are they the most optimal option to build muscle, no, bit they still use the underlying principles of resistance to create tension and with a great enough stimulus, adaptation to build muscle and get stronger.
What you use doesn't matter as long as you can get a great enough stimulus that tells the body it must respond to it. From there, nutrition and recovery will be needed to see results.