Top 5 Best Resistance Bands of 2023, Trainer-Approved

Resistance bands are a simple and effective way to get fit – here are the best available right now a set of resistance bands should be the first bit of kit you pick up for your home workouts. Perfect for working out both your upper and lower body, resistance bands can help anyone (at any fitness level!) get into shape. You can use them for strength workouts that build larger muscles, for fast-paced high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions that improve your cardiovascular fitness or even for mobility exercises to help with injury rehabilitation and to stretch out your body.

Here are some key reasons why we love resistance band workouts:

• Resistance bands target different body parts for a full body workout
• Bands tend to be much more affordable than free weights
• Bands takes up very little space so it can travel with you
• You can easily increase level of resistance as your strength increases
• Light resistance can be used for physical therapy (with your doctor’s approval)

What we look for in a resistance band set: First and foremost, we look for band sets that stay put, don’t roll up and don’t dig into you while in use. Having been on the tail end of a resistance band that broke mid-workout (ouch!), we looked for sturdy products even if that meant spending a bit more. Overall, band sets aren’t expensive — even the best rated ones. We prefer quality to a flimsy band set we’ll have to replace after a few workouts.

However, not all resistance bands are created equal. Here, we’ve rounded up the best bands on the market. From budget-friendly options to picks that target specific muscle groups, these choices will help you build muscle in no time.