Saturday, February 14, 2026

X3 elite resistance band chest press hack! $15 vs $500

 how to get into the X3 for chest presses vid

 

 My demo of the $15 X3 chest press vid

These are the bands that I have - orange: 

 .25" thick x 3.25" wide x 41" long resistance band is how many pounds

A resistance band with dimensions of
typically provides a resistance range of 80 to 250 pounds, depending on the percentage of elongation

 41 inches in length (when laid flat, meaning an 82-inch circumference), 3 3/8 inches wide, and 7/32 inches thick

those are the X3 elite resistance bands. So same length and same width and thickness!!

Yes, using a resistance band for a chest press—particularly by looping it behind your back and holding both ends—effectively doubles the resistance
.  

OK strange that I can chest press with these bands....

Resistance bands allow for higher perceived loads in a chest press because
they provide variable, progressive resistance (getting harder as they stretch) and constant tension, matching the body's natural strength curve better than free weights. Unlike gravity-based weights that are hardest at the bottom, bands load muscles heaviest at full contraction.
  • Variable/Progressive Resistance: As you push the bands away, they stretch and create more resistance, meaning the peak, or end of the press, is the heaviest part of the lift, allowing for greater force production at the point of maximum contraction.
  • Constant Tension: There is no "resting" point with bands, unlike dumbbells, which have a "dead spot" at the top or bottom of a movement where tension decreases.
  • Safety in Peak Strength: Bands often feel lighter at the beginning of the movement (lower tension) when your muscles are in a weaker position, allowing you to handle more resistance without risking injury at the start of the press.
  • Functional Strength: Bands require more stabilization, recruiting more muscle fibers, which contributes to higher total force output
  •  3 sets of 6-12. 6 when I upped the bands, 12 when I’m close to upping the bands.

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