We sent some of our long bands off to a trusted source - the same source that tested our short bands. Here's the Long Band Calibration Chart you've been waiting for:
Special Thanks to Michael Lawrence who conducted the measurements.
"I finished the long band calibrations. Just a couple of differences this time around. I attached the bands around a 4x4 base for all the measurements. I took some pictures of the setup. I stretched them to about seven feet. Which should be way more than what anyone will ever need. None of the bands showed any evidence of snapping or becoming dangerous at that height. You should also be able to determine what the tensions are with slightly different base dimensions. I know a lot of people add an additional 4x4 to the monolift to get more tension. Basically giving you 8 inches less band to be stretched during the lift. So, now the tension chart would be shifted. The tension with a 4x4 base at 60 inches would be the same as at 52 inches with a 4x8 base. I hope I've given you everything you need." - Michael Lawrence
Long bands have many usages. Here are the most common uses for each type:
EFS Pro Strong Bands
The EFS Pro Strong Bands are black, 41” long, 4.5mm thick, 2 ½” wide and have 15 layers of latex.
The EFS Pro Strong Bands are great for dynamic squatting, reverse band benching and deadlifting, band good mornings and various stretching movements. The strong bands are the strongest bands and are ideal for team settings with limited training equipment for assistance work.
EFS Pro Strength Average Bands
The EFS Pro Strength Average Bands are silver, 41” long, 4.5mm thick, 1 3/4” wide and have 15 layers of latex.
The EFS Pro Average Bands are the second strongest bands and are great for squats and bench work.
EFS Pro Light Bands
EFS Pro Light bands are orange, 41" long, 4.5mm thick and 1 1/8” wide. There are 15 layers of latex on each band.
This band is great for many upper body and lower body strength and flexibility movements. They are also excellent for max effort training with various bench movements like the board and pin press. Great for dynamic squat training for those who squat up to 450 pounds.
Also great for...
• Reverse Band Bench Presses
• Band Pushdowns
• Band Leg Curls
• Ankle Training
• Dynamic Squatting
• Reverse Band Deadlifts
• Band Push-ups
EFS Pro Monster Mini Bands
The EFS Pro Monster Mini bands are black, 41" long, 6.35mm thick, and 1/2" wide.
EFS Pro Monster Mini bands are perfect for those who need more tension. More than mini bands, but less than light bands.
Monster mini bands are also great for...
• Dynamic Squats
• Banded Good Mornings
• Banded Ab/Abduction
• Band Pushdowns
• Band Pulls
EFS Pro Mini Bands
The EFS Pro Mini bands are red, 41” long, 4.5mm thick, ½” wide and 15 layers of latex.
These are the number one bands for bench press training on both max effort and dynamic effort training days. They're also excellent for many different upper body and lower body movements. These are a must for any serious athlete!
More band stuff...
• Great for all types of stretching movements.
• Great for mobility training.
• Great for hip ad/abduction.
• Great for shoulder traction.
EFS Pro Micro Mini Band
These bands are orange, 41" long, 4.5mm thick and 1/4" wide.
This is a great way to add some additional resistance to your bench or deadlift training without having to make a huge jump. These are also great for using on the jump stretch sumo platform or in a EFS sumo base rack.
You can find our short band calibrations here.
(Each end of bar), and the loading at 36" should be right.