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Fitness glossary

Resistance Band Tube vs Loop

Tube bands use a stretchable rubber tube with handles on each end for pressing, rowing, and pulling motions.

Loop bands are closed rubber circles used for hip, glute, and mobility work. Most home gyms benefit from having both formats.

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