Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2019
Abstract
Variable resistance implemented through concurrent use of rubber-based resistance bands and free weights is commonly used in training athletes. The purpose of this study was to examine the consistency of rubber-based resistance (RBR) band loading patterns across four distributors. Bands (n = 141) were obtained from online distributors (Rogue Fitness, EliteFTS, RubberBanditz, and Power Systems) across a spectrum of available widths (0.635, 1.270, 2.860, 4.450, 6.350, and 10.160 cm). At least five bands for each width were stretched in 5 cm increments from resting (100 cm) to twice resting length (200 cm) while tensile resistance was measured using a load cell integrated with a digital controller. Each band was tested twice on non-consecutive days producing an intertrial intraclass correlational coefficient (ICC) between 0.93–0.99 with a grand mean ICC across all repeated measures of 0.99. Statistical differences were observed in mean resistance for bands of equal thickness across distributors. Significant correlations were found between a range of tensile load expressed as a total load and band thickness (r = 0.658) and when expressed as a percentage (r = −0.386). This study is useful for strength and conditioning professionals and clinicians who should be cognizant of loading variability within both bandwidths and between distributors.
Original Publication Citation
Fuentes, A. D., Smith, C. J., & Shoepe, T. C. (2019). Loading Patterns of Rubber-Based Resistance Bands across Distributors. Sports, 7(1), 21. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports7010021
Digital Commons @ LMU & LLS Citation
Fuentes, Alex D.; Smith, Connor J.; and Shoepe, Todd, "Loading Patterns of Rubber-Based Resistance Bands across Distributors" (2019). Health and Human Sciences Faculty Works. 90.
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/hhsc_fac/90
Comments
© 2019 by the authors.