Pro X

I stumbled upon an article about occlusion training in one of my online news articles so I did some research to see what it is all about. The science is definitely there to back up the training so I just needed to find some quality BFR bands to try out. I ordered the BFR Bands PRO X Model, 2 Pack on Wednesday, May 1 and they were delivered Saturday, May 4 (I chose the standard free shipping). I finally got to try them out tonight and all I can say is...wow! I was eager to try them because having recently turned 60, I just can't pump the weight I used to be able to so a lot of time run out of steam long before I can get a good pump. I used these tonight and did some bicep curls with the bands on. I used 10 lb dumbbells (about 20% of my 1 rep max) and did the 30-15-15-15 rep sets. Also did some tricep pull downs and incline bench press using the bar with 30 lbs on it. I got such an incredible pump. Not sure I had the bands quite tight enough but it was my first time so I didn't want to over do it. I haven't had a good pump like this in a long while. Its been a couple hours since my workout and my arms are still "shaky" indicating I got a decent workout. These bands are great. Easy to put on and easy to take off. And the markings help make sure you get the same "pull" on each arm (or leg depending on which you are using them on). I'm really looking forward to seeing how my muscles react to this new type of workout over the next few weeks. I was also experiencing paid in my elbow when curling before with heavy weights; didn't have any pain at all using the 10 lb dumbbells but got a hell of a lot better pump. I am now a "believer".

I was using my knee wraps as a sub for a set of BFR bands, but decided to get this set b/c it looked like these would be much easier to use. After using them several times over the last couple of weeks, I'm sold! These are quick-on/off compared to knee wraps, much more comfortable, and with the markings on the straps - much easier to get consistent compression. The "no-pinch" one-hand adjustment buckles are well-designed, sturdy, and more than worth the extra few $! These have saved me at least 5 minutes in my workout compared to working with the knee wraps, which is very valuable b/c during this pandemic, my gym allows limited numbers for limited time slots. No slackin'! Only negative issue is with the booklet that is included. It has multiple grammatical errors, and seems very elementary - shows someone doing basic/routine lifting exercises with bands on their arms or legs. Not very useful for a seasoned or experienced lifter but BFR training is geared toward this group. Only useful piece of info was the suggested lifting plan with number of sets & reps. That said, I would still buy these again & heartily recommend these bands to anyone considering purchasing this type of lifting accessory. Thanks, BFRBands!

These bands are really good for exercising and for what they are meant to be used for. I used them today for the first time and they were great. I like and dislike the adjustment clips though, I do like very much that they stay in place and are secure and firm and they look and feel like really good quality. However it is a bit difficult to losen the strap when trying to adjust them. Not super inconvenient, but you do have to use both hands or have someone help, I was able to do it alone, but there you go. I did like it though, it’s a good product.

I’ve just begun my experience with these. I read up on this type of training quite a bit. I didn’t believe it. But took the plunge. I did legs. Just basic body weight lunges and logo elastic band squats. 4 sets. Oh momma! I was sore for 3 days. You know the feeling when you go heavy on leg days? Involuntary buckling when walking, stairs become an enemy, legs shaking from fatigue. All of that from a what could be considered a warm up. After 3-4 days my legs are normal and feel stronger. Like I could crush concrete buy walking. You know the feeling. Doing my arms this weekend. Going to go easy. I will update after a few months.

The first problem is the instructions. A link to the videos didnt work. I had to go back to Amazon and eventually got to the correct link. After watching several of the videos, with different instructions for different style bands, I still couldnt find out how to set the tightness. It has numbers on the bands...it would have been good to know approximately what number to set it at. I dont know what "70% tightness" feels like. In fact I never did figure it out. But I know when it feels too tight so I back off a little from "too tight". The BFR system of working out has convinced me it is effective. The system assures that you exercise to intense lactic acid burn. Probably would have also worked without the bands. The biggest problem is that after about 3 months, with light daily use, both straps are now broken. The mechanism for tightening and release just isnt that durable. So take that into account if you decide to buy. I will replace with a different band and hope that it holds up better.

Seem great so far. I cant rate the results because right now Im coming back from an 8 month weight lifting break. Im about 1/2 way back, size and strength wise. However the pump was INSANE. I cant remember the last time I got a pump like that in my arms. Especially biceps. Didnt notice a huge difference in contraction intensity with the triceps yet. Will see how next day soreness is on them. Thatll give me some idea. My biceps actually got sore from 25 lb and 15 lb dumbbell curls at home, with these bands. My arms are back around 18 1/2 inches cold flexed, so that kind of weight would normally have ZERO effect on soreness and be hard to get a deep pump from. My max size is 19 1/2 inches cold but I still have to put some more meat back on the rest of my frame for the arms to fill back out. Maybe in another month. The purpose of me using these bands is two fold. First I wanted an alternative to training heavy EVERY session for when my joints need a break. I always train to failure and when you get to a certain strength level, the side effect is that you have to go not only very heavy but very high rep with that heavy weight to reach failure. My muscle endurance is also pretty extreme from all the volume Ive always hit. This takes a huge toll on the joints. However my main purpose of trying these is that my arms have not broken 19 1/2 inches cold flexed. They hit that mark in 2012 and everything else has grown except my arms since then. Im hoping these will force the arms to adapt to something more intense. I did not really change my working weights despite having the bands very tight, however some of my sets were much lighter and they produced a more intense pump then my heavy sets usually do. I think there is alot of potential with these to break a plateau. Once I get back to my old size I can really test that and see if thats the case. Ive tried everything training wise at this point, basically. Up to 100 sets to failure weekly, split into two arms sessions was the maximum of what I tried training wise. Normally I was doing 50 sets of arms to failure, using dropsets and beyond failure techniques once a week. Now I will try less volume but hopefully the more intense contractions will do more damage than usual.

The bands are excellent - very happy I purchased them. Have used them 4x so far, supersetting my final bicep and tricep isolation exercises at anywhere from 20 to 40 reps each. Have tried dumbbells and cables....cable work seems to be slightly more effective for whatever reason. The pumps are INSANE. The second I take the bands off post-wotkout, it's like my arms are about to explode. In the two weeks I've been using them, I've added half an inch to my arms already which I'm very happy with. If you're looking to take your arm development to the next level, these pro X bands will do the trick. Definitely appreciated the upgraded clamps on this model. Being able to pull to tighten with just one hand and having the quick release functions made the pro X model worth a few extra bucks. Highly recommend.

A band's closure failed after about the tenth use, flinging springs out into the grass where I could not find them. Poor build quality?

Muy contento con la compra. La calidad es buena y el cierre regulable es práctico y resistente. Desde que las utilizo para vascularizar más mis venas, noto tras cada entrenamiento que el cuerpo se me tonifica aún más. De hecho mis sesiones de ejercicios me requieren más esfuerzo con las bandas en los brazos. Las recomiendo

Good quality bands Sometimes they don’t do tight enough and are hard to make sure they are at the right pressure Good value for money though

Son muy buenas para ejercitarme cuando tengo una lesión ya que puedo tener una rutina intensa con mucho menos peso

I love how quickly they came in the post - arrived 2 weeks earlier than promised. The bands are excellent quality and do what they are supposed to.

Great bands, changes your workout completely.