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Alex D Fuentes1, Connor J Smith2, Todd C Shoepe3
1Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Health and Human Sciences, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA. alex.fuentes.us@gmail.com.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 19, 2019
Summary
Resistance bands offer variable resistance for athletes, but loading patterns vary significantly between brands and band thicknesses. Strength professionals should be aware of this inconsistency when programming training to ensure optimal results and safety.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
Background:
- Variable resistance training using rubber bands and free weights is common in athletic preparation.
- Understanding the consistency of resistance band loading is crucial for effective program design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the consistency of rubber-based resistance (RBR) band loading patterns across different online distributors.
- To identify potential variability in resistance output based on band width and manufacturer.
Main Methods:
- 141 RBR bands from four distributors were tested across six widths.
- Bands were stretched from resting to twice resting length, with tensile resistance measured.
- Testing was repeated to ensure intertrial reliability (ICC = 0.93–0.99).
Main Results:
- Significant differences in mean resistance were found for bands of equal thickness across distributors.
- Tensile load correlated with band thickness, both as a total load (r = 0.658) and as a percentage (r = -0.386).
- High intertrial reliability (ICC = 0.99) indicates consistent measurements within the study.
Conclusions:
- There is notable variability in the resistance provided by RBR bands, even among bands of the same specified thickness and from different manufacturers.
- Strength and conditioning professionals and clinicians must consider this loading variability when selecting and utilizing resistance bands.
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