Mark Bell Sling Shot Hip Circle Resistance Bands for Exercising Level 2

I’m a physical therapist, avid weight lifter and have watched 1 too many Mark Bell youtube videos which resulted in me buying the sling shot. Sizing: I’m 5’8 and 170 lbs- I bought the large and I am pleased with my sizing decision. Several of my clients have used this including my wife who is 130 lbs. Durability: I’m writing this review after using this product for two years. I’ve used it heavily and have had no issues. The band is still like new and has not lost any resistance. I use it prior to squatting as a warm up. My wife uses it for the same purpose. I’ll put it around my thighs and do monster walks (forwards and backwards) and side to sides. Exercise: I like that this band does not slip off and it offers a good bit of resistance. Is it my go to for glute exercise, no, but it’s great for glute activation prior to doing squats, hip thrusts or three weigh hips with weights. Compared to bands: I would say they serve two different purposes. I mostly like the sling shot for warm up and a few exercises. With bands you can do a lot more (three way hip, shoulder work, rows, back exercises etc). The sling shot is best for warming up your lower body. Overall: Great product, held up well, good to use before a squat warm up. Read more

This thing is great !!!!! Used for Trap bar Deadlifts and can really feel it in the Glutes. No lower back pain. Highly recommend ......... Read more

Booty band is perfect Read more

This item is great for working on you hip muscles and thighs strength your legs . Perfect for my knee replacement I had done. I recommend it. Read more

High quality band. Used it for my leg day today and it was a killer, just as it should be. Perfect size as well. So many bands are too big and this one is just right for me. Read more

I'm familiar with the slingshot and have watched Marc Bell use this in his YouTube series so I thought I would give it a try. The good: As you might expect this does a great job providing some proprioceptive feedback during squats. You can feel the need to keep your knees open and activate your glutes. It's less effective if you squat narrow (typical for Olympic lifters), but still gives enough feel to remind you what you should be doing. This is also FAR more comfortable than a rubber band. I'm hairy enough that rubber just bites and pulls, but the cloth of this is comfortable on bare skin. I will also say that this tool, even at the lightest resistance, is ample. There is probably no need to go with a thicker hip circle (red, etc). The bad: Well, if you are cheap and don't mind rubber bands ripping your leg hair out there is probably a much cheaper option for purchase at your local sporting goods store. That's really about all of the negative feedback I have. Read more

Adds more stability for my squats and deadlifts Read more

Perfect for gluten driven workout, legs apart. Read more