I have always relied on free weights and machines when it came to my workout routine. However, I recently took a sales job, which required me to travel 2-3 times a week and stay in a hotel. To make a long story short, I bought a couple of resistance bands to use while I was traveling. I was a little apprehensive at first being that I was so used to my normal training at Gold’s Gym. Yet, most of the hotels I stayed in did not have good equipment and only just had cardio equipment. Nevertheless, a close friend of mine recommended B.M.P.’s (Black Mountain Products) resistance bands so I decided to give them a shot. I found the B.M.P. resistance band system gives the best exercise and workout routine when using tubes.

I would consider myself a fairly strong guy. My max bench is at around 275 lbs. and I can squat nearly 315 lbs. I didn’t think resistance bands can work for someone with my strength. However, I was wrong; they worked great. What I like most about B.M.P. is that they provide a Strong Man Set, with the bands labeled by pounds that are coordinated by color. The Strong Man Set comes with 1 Yellow Band (2-4 lbs.), 1 Green Band (4-6 lbs.), 1 Blue Band (10-12 lbs.), 1 Black Band (15-20 lbs.), 1 Red Band (25-30 lbs), and 1 Orange Band (35-40 lbs.) for a combined resistance of 224 lbs (112 lbs. on each side). Pulling or pushing on these 6 bands is equivalent to 224 lbs and feels like you are working with steel bands! This is certainly not for wimps!

When using these tubes, you really feel a powerful contraction. The pull starts off easy but by mid point you really feel the resistance. By peak contraction, the pull is super strong. Through the whole process, the bands stretch smoothly. The movement is natural.

B.M.P. has the most versatile system I have used. For an example, my current chest work out is flat barbell bench press, incline dumbbell bench press and cable crossovers, If I were in a gym, I would need a bench, barbell, weight plates, dumbbells and a cable system. With B.M.P., all I need are the bands and door anchor. The rest is history!

For my legs, I like to do squats, lunges, leg curls and stiff-legged deadlifts. You can replicate these workouts using B.M.P.'s resistance band tubes. You can essentially do any workout for any muscle group using these bands.

What I have also realized using B.M.P.'s system is that it works your whole body holistically. For example, when when doing a flat bench press using the bands, I not only work my chest but also work my stabilizer muscles, especially my shoulders and core. Because there's tension throughout the exercises, you have to stabilize your entire body. This helps with coordination, balance and it also helps you involve more muscle groups.
 

I would suggest purchasing B.M.P.'s Strong Man System for $32.99. If you purchase on Amazon, you save $12 from the retail price. You get six resistance bands made of the highest quality synthetic rubber that will provide resistance from 2 to 40 lbs. It also comes with a carrying bag, door anchor and a starter guide to help you with your home exercises. All B.M.P. resistance bands come with a 90 day warranty. These truly are the best resistance bands on the market today!

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