Mobility choosing bands

[blehh]

Im looking at purchasing some bands off Force USA Super Bands . i wanted to know which would be best if i was to use just for mobility. Opening hips, shoulders etc. Basically to do mobilitywod stuff. thanks

 

[kaz]

I find the thinnest Band (red) is best for shoulder mobility and pushing out the knees in prep for squatting, I like the thicker band (blue) for dislocations etc where you're practically freeing up your shoulder and chest muscles by virtually all your body weight. And I like the orange/green or purple bands for hip flexors etc, depending on if your a big strong dude or a small lady like me. The boys at PTC syd use green/purple for hip flexors.

 

[blehh]

Thanks anyone else? Feel nervous cause don't want to buy wrong one and waste money

 

[nazzysmith]

I find the thinnest Band (red) is best for shoulder mobility and pushing out the knees in prep for squatting, I like the thicker band (blue) for dislocations etc where you're practically freeing up your shoulder and chest muscles by virtually all your body weight. And I like the orange/green or purple bands for hip flexors etc, depending on if your a big strong dude or a small lady like me. The boys at PTC syd use green/purple for hip flexors.

Yup

This is me...

Red for shoulder mobility

Green for hip flexors

I have a purple one but never use it...

 

[kaz]

Thanks Naz
You cant really go wrong with bands. A thick one and a thin one as a minimum is what you need.

 

[Spritcha]

Yeah I agree with Kaz. Great investment!

 

[bams_101]

Im looking at purchasing some bands off Force USA Super Bands . i wanted to know which would be best if i was to use just for mobility. Opening hips, shoulders etc. Basically to do mobilitywod stuff. thanks

Great idea! Mobwod has awesome advice. But as far as the Force USA bands go, they're way too expensive compared with other seller's prices. For example 1 single mini band from G+F is $20+PH. A PAIR of mini's from GymDirect is $20+PH.

I'd probably get the Starter pack for the best value.

 

[blehh]

Great idea! Mobwod has awesome advice. But as far as the Force USA bands go, they're way too expensive compared with other seller's prices. For example 1 single mini band from G+F is $20+PH. A PAIR of mini's from GymDirect is $20+PH.

I'd probably get the Starter pack for the best value.

Thanks for reply guys. What is G F ? thanks. I was going to purchase from elite fts but posting is expensive and rogue fitness australia is out

 

[nazzysmith]

Got mine from cyberfit...

Just outside Sydney....

 

[Ben]

What size and colour should I be looking at for mobility exercises?

I'm reading "Becoming a supple leopard" by Kelly Starrett. He recommends the Rogue Monster Band, but no recommendation as to size or colour.

 

[strong enough?]

41" - a blue or purple is good for band distraction mobilisations shown in the book. Yellow, orange or red don't offer enough tension - these are better for light strengthening or activation drills like band-pullaparts, monster walks, assisted pullups etc.

 

[Ben]

41" - a blue or purple is good for band distraction mobilisations shown in the book. Yellow, orange or red don't offer enough tension - these are better for light strengthening or activation drills like band-pullaparts, monster walks, assisted pullups etc.

Cheers mate.

Brand/website recommendations?

 

[strong enough?]

I got the IronEdge ones. Very happy with them. There are heaps of brands to choose from, some of which are cheaper, but I can't vouch for how good they are. Generally, the colours are similar tension across brands.

 

[pezcalves]

I got a kit from ebay, i actually think it was that px80 kit or something like that.
They work great for rotator cuff work, bicep/tricep tendon rehab etc.

 

[The Hamburgler]

Find the cheapest you can.

They all come from 3 or 4 factories overseas and the quality is pretty similar across the board