Resistance Band — Latex Pull-Up Assist, 2 lb to 125 lb

The single most useful thing for getting your first pull-up. Loop it over the bar, put a foot or knee in, and it takes some of your bodyweight so you can train the movement properly instead of hanging there.

Pick your strength

• Yellow — 2 to 15 lb. Light. Warm-ups, shoulder work, finishing assistance.
• Red — 13 to 35 lb.
• Black — 25 to 65 lb.
• Purple — 35 to 85 lb.
• Green — 55 to 125 lb. The most assistance, and the right starting point if you cannot yet do one unassisted.

Worth knowing

Check the band for nicks before every use. Latex under load fails suddenly, and a band that snaps back at your face is a genuine injury. Replace it at the first sign of a tear.