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# 4 adjustable double-wall latex bands 56-inch portable aircraft aluminum bow 330 lbs max resistance Gorilla Bow Original All-in-One Portable Home Gym System, Professional-Grade Resistance Band Bar for Strength Training, HIIT & Full Body Workouts, Resistance training system for Home, Travel & Outdoor

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## Summary

> 💪 Transform your workout—anytime, anywhere, with Gorilla Bow Original!

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- **What is this?** Gorilla Bow Original All-in-One Portable Home Gym System, Professional-Grade Resistance Band Bar for Strength Training, HIIT & Full Body Workouts, Resistance training system for Home, Travel & Outdoor by gorilla bow
- **How much does it cost?** ¥89543 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Space-Saving Design:** Lightweight 10 lb bow replaces heavy free weights and bulky machines effortlessly.
- • **Pro-Grade Resistance:** Up to 330 lbs combined tension with durable aircraft aluminum and double-wall latex bands.
- • **Customizable Intensity:** Mix and match 4 bands to tailor resistance perfectly for every workout level.
- • **Ultimate Portable Power:** Train full body strength anywhere—home, travel, or outdoors without bulky gear.
- • **Guided Workouts Included:** Access 30 days of expert training programs to build muscle and boost endurance with zero guesswork.

## Overview

The Gorilla Bow Original is a professional-grade, all-in-one portable home gym system featuring a 56-inch aircraft aluminum bow and four double-wall latex resistance bands delivering up to 330 lbs of adjustable resistance. Designed for full body strength training, HIIT, and mobility workouts, it offers a compact, lightweight alternative to traditional free weights and bulky gym equipment. Included is a 30-day membership for guided workouts, making it ideal for fitness enthusiasts seeking versatile, space-saving, and effective training at home, on the go, or outdoors.

## Description

desertcart.com: Gorilla Bow Original All-in-One Home Gym System, Professional-Grade Resistance Band Bar for Strength Training, HIIT & Full Body Workouts, Durable Design for Home, Travel & Outdoor (Black, 110 lbs) : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Hopefully, a fair and comprehensive review - I saw the Gorilla Bow and was intrigued by it. I currently own a Bowflex Xtreme 2, roughly two thousand dollars, retail and also have a set of Bowflex Selecttech dumbbells that I bought from desertcart about 10 years ago, the review should be way back in my review history. This Gorilla Bow to me represents a crossover in training. I'm a naturally big guy, currently 6'2" 230 but as a college football player (20 years ago), I was listed at 6'3" 280 and have been as high as 330. I started working out when I was 13, 25-30 years ago. The resistance bands would normally not be considered. The Bowflex Xtreme even was questionable (tension rods). I grew up on free weights and lots of them. That's why I called the Gorilla Bow a "crossover" in training. I wouldn't say I regretted buying the Bowflex but it's massive and it's nearly impossible to move. I have a nephew who is starting to get into training, he has a spare room, if I could find something that would fulfill my needs and requirements in weight resistance, I would like to give him the Bowflex. My family would much appreciate it too since it would open a big space of usable room up. Requirements: The set of bands that come with the Gorilla Bow are not enough for me. So, me knowing me, went ahead and ordered the "heavy set" of bands before even ordering the Bow. I'm fairly particular about my workout equipment and thought it would be unfair to try the Gorilla Bow, knowing it wouldn't have enough resistance. Size: One of the more frustrating parts of buying items on desertcart is the questions and answers section. I looked right over the description and instead read answers describing the Bow as 3-4 feet, that's not right, it's in the description. The Bow is 56" long or closer to 5' than 4 or 3 feet. That wasn't a problem but it could be for some. The design of the bar is very good. The claws on the ends are well-cut and the knots on the bands fit firmly in them. Something else I've not seen mentioned is the thickness of the Bow. I prefer a thicker bar, in this case, Bow. It improves your grip strength without you even realizing it. This Bow is 5" in circumference. In comparison, a standard Olympic curl bar I have is 3.5" in circumference. The excellent Bowflex dumbbells are also 5" in circumference just like this Bow is. The Bow is very sturdy, below I'll list a few of the weights (in bands) that I've tried and there's no reason to think this Bow is going to have problems with pressure/tension from the bands. The bands: The only time I ever used any kind of "bands" was when I was in physical therapy for a shoulder surgery years ago and they gave me some bands to stretch with. For many years, I just wouldn't consider bands as a proper form of resistance. The lighter bands that come with the Gorilla Bow offer up to 120 pounds of resistance. The set I bought "heavy" has two 50 pound bands and two 60 pound bands (220 with all 4). That's what talked me into trying this Bow. After my last year of college football, I went through the NFL combine and did 32 reps with 225 on the bench. I was younger (20 years ago) but I wouldn't say I was stronger than I am now. As I've gotten older, I've moved more into powerlifting and high intensity (heavy weight, low rep) training. It fits my natural build (Samoan/Italian) . Here's another thing I've seen answered in multiple ways in the questions: How many of the bands can you use at one time? I easily use the two 50 pound bands and two 60 pound bands. So, that's four, some of the answers say "2". I'm even interested in the ability to use 5. The Bow says it's tested for up to 300 pounds of resistance and I have tried it with 220 with no problems. Comparing to free weights: I'm sort of lucky here since I still have the Bowflex Xtreme and have access to a gym with free weights (too far to go everyday). My favorite exercise is the shrug. I like it because it hits the trapezius and the trapezius, like the calves, can be over-trained with successful results. I used three different methods to test the shrugs. Bowflex dumbbells, 52.5 pounds in each hand, I made it to 78 reps before the traps shut down. Then, the next night, I used Bowflex Xtreme with 110 pounds (both hands, single bar, tension rods) and did 85 reps before the traps shut down. I then tried the Gorilla Bow with 110 pounds of resistance bands and made it to 75 reps before the traps shut down. To me, that's very acceptable. If anything, it's working the traps harder than the free weights and Bowflex. I wasn't done: The bench press, with the Gorilla Bow, you're going to do standing up. This does slightly change the movement but you can also use this to your advantage. With free weights on a standard gym bench, I was able to bench 210 for 24 reps without any problems. With the Bowflex Xtreme set to 210, I was able to do 34 reps without any problems. With the Gorilla Bow with 210, I was able to do 27 reps without any problems. Again, these are the exact numbers I wanted to see. The curls with the Gorilla Bow are as natural of a curl as you will do. If I sound impressed, I am but... The lighter bands (thinner) do worry me. I can't change my natural lifting or pressing motions and those movements are fairly explosive. I have mostly used the heavier, thicker bands and feel fine using those. I'm going more into the value and durability now. I don't think a hundred dollars is too much for this bar. I just bought my teenage son a new baseball bat that cost over three hundred dollars. And the equipment I'm currently using was much more expensive. The Bow shows very good durability, as mentioned (I think) the claw is cutout evenly and the bands hold in place, plus it's a good thickness. That impresses me as a engineer because they have developed a thick, durable bar that's lightweight. If you've used standard free weights, you know that a bar this size weighs at least 45 pounds. This Gorilla Bow weighs under 10 pounds and can be carried around with one hand. Someone spent some time designing it. The band set that comes with it is going to be enough for most people. It's plenty enough for my wife, she too was a collegiate athlete and the band set is still enough. It's enough for our teenage son. But if you have a big person with a past in powerlifting and nearly 30 years of gym experience, you're going to want to get the heavy set of bands too. I'm convinced that it will be enough for me and I still am going to look into the 90 pound band. The only lifts I would normally use a heavier weight, when working out for reps, are the squats. Genetics blessed me there with legs that resemble oak trees (see my review history as I try to find pants that fit my thighs and calves). The very first time I attempted a squat it was with 315 pounds and I was 14. I did 15 reps back then. I maxed out around 800 pounds in college so it's not that realistic for me to believe I'm going to ever have enough weight to really push my squats but 210, 250, 290, at high reps would be good for keeping my legs lean. That is the only "problem" lift I see with the Gorilla Bow. Some will mention deadlifts but if you're a serious deadlifter, you need to be in a gym where it's safer with heavy weights. I also think the same about squats. If you just have to do those 440 pound reps, it's a gym you're looking for with a good Smith Machine. That's not to say the squats are bad with the Gorilla Bow. My wife was doing them with the included band set and said it was challenging. Now, I'm going to wrap up by complaining a little! There are some good instructional videos available for free (youtube) that show how to do different exercises. But I ran into a problem that I felt like should be explained. In the package (long box), you receive the Bow, the starter band set (in a nice carrying pouch) and three cards that direct you to the internet. There's no "quick start" guide. I haven't found a video about "how to attach the bands properly". This is where having an engineer review your product causes a problem. The problem I ran into: I opened everything, started attaching the bands with no problems. Started to use it and realized I attached one end of one band going up and under the claw and the other end going down and over the claw. It's true, you can open the video to the exercises and see which way the bands are connected but if it was me, I would include another card with a diagram showing how to properly attach the bands. I see this as a problem I would have since I've never used bands like these or a Bow like this one. Compare it to sending a person a dumbbell bar with free weights and not telling them to attach the dumbbell spinners that hold the weights on. That's a minor complaint but I think it's worth mentioning. I can't really complain about the band set not having enough resistance since it will be enough for the majority of people. I am giving it a 5 star but will say that's more of a 4.5. I just believe since desertcart doesn't allow half stars to round up. The only thing that would change or lower this score or stop it from becoming a true 5 star is if I start having problems with the bands. I am going right now to register it, they have an online registration for your 2 year warranty and if I get 2 years out of it, I'll be extremely happy. I'm also taking the Bowflex Extreme to my nephew. I do believe this Gorilla Bow will replace it for me and free up space in the process. I apologize for the length of this review but I do believe in being as thorough as possible and listing any and everything I disliked and liked about exercise products. My review history has lots of sports equipment reviews, weight reviews, nutritional supplement reviews and I consider this product very good to excellent. If anything goes wrong, I'll update the review and just as a warning, do the bench press standing up. I almost tried it laying down then realized that meant the band would be under my back and if something went wrong the Bow would bonk me on the head. Standing up bench press with the Gorilla Bow lets you lower and raise where the band is on your back which allows different angles, not unlike incline, decline. Most of the devices I've seen like this don't have a bench press option, this one excels at it. Very happy with this Gorilla Bow and nice logo too, they should make some shirts.
Review: Worthwhile Investment for your Home Gym - The following is an opinion of a nonprofessional weight lifter and a simple fitness enthusiast: If you’re like me, you’re stuck inside right now and can’t go to your local gym. Or maybe you don’t want to shove out the membership fee and do stuff at home. Whatever the reason, you’re looking for an easy solution to your fitness (specifically strength training) needs at home, and after my first session I was incredibly satisfied with this product (with the additional heavy bands.) The versatility of this product is a lot larger than most people may think, and I was able to easily complete multiple exercises focusing on just arms and shoulders, and with a little creative ingenuity, you can find yourself doing all the fulfilling lifts that you’d ever need for strength training. While I’m still not a massive fan of resistance bands (due to needing to be stretched to reach their tension weight, with this bands needing to be stretched 2.5x their untensioned size according to the packaging), this bar helps make up for the inherit dislikes as it places the bands under tension prior to even getting into form for the lift. It also pushes the bands outward, away from the body to prevent those otherwise painful hair pulls you’d get just straight pulling the bands from your feet, and that cumbersome feeling like you have overtly restricted movement (though some is still present due to not being able to maneuver much without the fear of the band slipping if you have it under a pressure point like your feet.) The major benefit to resistance bands over free weights (think barbells and metal plates) though is the fact that the resistance is through the entire motion, and you can’t ‘cheat’ a lift with a burst of momentum, forcing your reps to be smooth and effective, which can also reduce injuries. It’s especially good for those who have joint problems, like I do (thanks mother Army.) Another major bonus is the simplicity of the product. You have two band hooks that fit two bands each, allowing you to mount four total bands. In theory, this gives you a max capacity of 160lbs of resistance at max tension with the basic kit, or 230lbs with the heavy kit (I think?) I’ve already mixed my bands up so the product page will probably be a better source. Also, the compact nature of this whole system is a huge plus, with the bar itself being about 4’ long, and the bands coming in a nice case, or cases with the heavy set. Overall, while the price is heftier than I would otherwise like, the investment will save me a gym membership when tied with simple body weight exercises and a good old fashion walk/jog/run. In addition to, you can also just straight up use the bands without the bar, allowing for even more versatility. Add some handles you can get for cheap that work with just about any resistance band, and you’ll be set for a home fitness solution, in my humble opinion.

## Features

- ALL-IN-ONE HOME GYM SYSTEM: Gorilla Bow Original delivers full body strength training with one portable resistance system designed for home, travel, and outdoor workouts, train chest, back, arms, legs, and core without bulky gym equipment while maintaining consistent performance anywhere
- COMPLETE RESISTANCE TRAINING SYSTEM: Gorilla Bow Original comes with a 56” durable bow, 4 resistance bands (110LBS), and band wrap to support full body strength training, this all-in-one home gym system helps build muscle, improve endurance, and perform effective workouts without bulky gym equipment
- Adjustable Resistance: Select up to 4 bands at a time and combine resistance to get the best weight for full body workout. The Gorilla Bow can handle 330 lbs of resistance. The Bow of our portable workout equipment is made of aircraft aluminum and the resistance bands are double-wall latex
- PROFESSIONAL-GRADE WORKOUT EQUIPMENT: Designed for strength training, HIIT, and full body workouts, this resistance band bar system supports progressive training for all fitness levels, build muscle, improve endurance, and perform effective home workouts with one versatile home gym system
- TRAIN WITH A STRUCTURED WORKOUT PROGRAM: Access guided workouts designed to support strength training, improve mobility, and build consistency, follow effective full body training routines anywhere with this all-in-one home gym system, no guesswork required
- What’s Included - Original Bow, Black, Heavy Bundle includes a full-length 56” Bow; (4) Double-Wall Gorilla Bands ((1) 50 lb., (1) 30 lb., (1) 20 lb., (1) 10 lb.); Band Wrap; 30 Days of Gorilla Bow All-Access Membership
- The First of its Kind: The Gorilla Bow changed the game for weightlifting equipment, allowing it to be lightweight and portable. Get yours today

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01IQKB2RK |
| Additional Features | Non-Rolling |
| Best Sellers Rank | #134,065 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,142 in Resistance Bands |
| Brand | Gorilla Bow |
| Brand Name | Gorilla Bow |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,771 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00602401730458 |
| Included Components | 30 Days of Gorilla Bow All-Access Membership, Band Wrap, Double-Wall Gorilla Bands, Full-length 56’ Bow Included Components 30 Days of Gorilla Bow All-Access Membership, Band Wrap, Double-Wall Gorilla Bands, Full-length 56’ Bow See more |
| Manufacturer | Gorilla Bow |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GBPARENTCAN |
| Material | Aircraft Aluminum, Natural Rubber |
| Material Type | Aircraft Aluminum, Natural Rubber |
| Model Name | GB-Original |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 4 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Workout |
| Sport | Exercise & Fitness |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness |
| Style Name | Original Bow, Black, Base Bundle |
| Tension Supported | Heavy |
| UPC | 602401730458 |
| Warranty Description | No Warning Applicable |

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I use this for home defense? Will it shoot arrows?**
A: At first glance, this question seems to be ridiculous.  Yet, I will answer.  First, you can indeed use the bar itself for self defense as it is a well-crafted piece of aircraft aluminum that works extremely well for enhancing your physique when used as designed, but could be used effectively as a weapon of self-defense if you were to be attacked.  Most likely with no damage to the Gorilla Bow itself!

As to the second part of your question, the Gorilla Bow could be used to shoot arrows if one so chooses to use it for that purpose.  However, you would probably need a custom-designed nock on your arrows for proper fit and the arrows would not fly overly far or be as accurate as ones let from a compound bow.  Note that drawing the bands is actually an excellent exercise for the Gorilla Bow system and, if done often and with increasing resistance, should enable you to defend yourself without resorting to misuse of the Gorilla Bow product line.

**Q: Is it worth the price?  $179 is a pretty hefty cost for such a small piece of equipment.**
A: It is pretty pricey but very well made and easy to use.

**Q: The decription said that Gorilla Bow (56" x 9.5" x 1.75"). Is the bar diameter 1.75 inches?**
A: Yes, the bar diameter is 1.75 inches which for me makes a comfortable hand grip.

**Q: Anyone know how it would be for kids, 12 year olds for fitness, baseball / softball. I dont want to start any weights at this point?**
A: The Gorilla Bow is a great piece of equipment for low impact muscle building. We recommend adult supervision when anyone under the age of 18 is using the Gorilla Bow. And be sure to check out our website for videos on proper technique and exercises for specific muscle groups. 

-The Gorilla Fitness Team

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hopefully, a fair and comprehensive review
*by W***W on September 19, 2018*

I saw the Gorilla Bow and was intrigued by it. I currently own a Bowflex Xtreme 2, roughly two thousand dollars, retail and also have a set of Bowflex Selecttech dumbbells that I bought from Amazon about 10 years ago, the review should be way back in my review history. This Gorilla Bow to me represents a crossover in training. I'm a naturally big guy, currently 6'2" 230 but as a college football player (20 years ago), I was listed at 6'3" 280 and have been as high as 330. I started working out when I was 13, 25-30 years ago. The resistance bands would normally not be considered. The Bowflex Xtreme even was questionable (tension rods). I grew up on free weights and lots of them. That's why I called the Gorilla Bow a "crossover" in training. I wouldn't say I regretted buying the Bowflex but it's massive and it's nearly impossible to move. I have a nephew who is starting to get into training, he has a spare room, if I could find something that would fulfill my needs and requirements in weight resistance, I would like to give him the Bowflex. My family would much appreciate it too since it would open a big space of usable room up. Requirements: The set of bands that come with the Gorilla Bow are not enough for me. So, me knowing me, went ahead and ordered the "heavy set" of bands before even ordering the Bow. I'm fairly particular about my workout equipment and thought it would be unfair to try the Gorilla Bow, knowing it wouldn't have enough resistance. Size: One of the more frustrating parts of buying items on Amazon is the questions and answers section. I looked right over the description and instead read answers describing the Bow as 3-4 feet, that's not right, it's in the description. The Bow is 56" long or closer to 5' than 4 or 3 feet. That wasn't a problem but it could be for some. The design of the bar is very good. The claws on the ends are well-cut and the knots on the bands fit firmly in them. Something else I've not seen mentioned is the thickness of the Bow. I prefer a thicker bar, in this case, Bow. It improves your grip strength without you even realizing it. This Bow is 5" in circumference. In comparison, a standard Olympic curl bar I have is 3.5" in circumference. The excellent Bowflex dumbbells are also 5" in circumference just like this Bow is. The Bow is very sturdy, below I'll list a few of the weights (in bands) that I've tried and there's no reason to think this Bow is going to have problems with pressure/tension from the bands. The bands: The only time I ever used any kind of "bands" was when I was in physical therapy for a shoulder surgery years ago and they gave me some bands to stretch with. For many years, I just wouldn't consider bands as a proper form of resistance. The lighter bands that come with the Gorilla Bow offer up to 120 pounds of resistance. The set I bought "heavy" has two 50 pound bands and two 60 pound bands (220 with all 4). That's what talked me into trying this Bow. After my last year of college football, I went through the NFL combine and did 32 reps with 225 on the bench. I was younger (20 years ago) but I wouldn't say I was stronger than I am now. As I've gotten older, I've moved more into powerlifting and high intensity (heavy weight, low rep) training. It fits my natural build (Samoan/Italian) . Here's another thing I've seen answered in multiple ways in the questions: How many of the bands can you use at one time? I easily use the two 50 pound bands and two 60 pound bands. So, that's four, some of the answers say "2". I'm even interested in the ability to use 5. The Bow says it's tested for up to 300 pounds of resistance and I have tried it with 220 with no problems. Comparing to free weights: I'm sort of lucky here since I still have the Bowflex Xtreme and have access to a gym with free weights (too far to go everyday). My favorite exercise is the shrug. I like it because it hits the trapezius and the trapezius, like the calves, can be over-trained with successful results. I used three different methods to test the shrugs. Bowflex dumbbells, 52.5 pounds in each hand, I made it to 78 reps before the traps shut down. Then, the next night, I used Bowflex Xtreme with 110 pounds (both hands, single bar, tension rods) and did 85 reps before the traps shut down. I then tried the Gorilla Bow with 110 pounds of resistance bands and made it to 75 reps before the traps shut down. To me, that's very acceptable. If anything, it's working the traps harder than the free weights and Bowflex. I wasn't done: The bench press, with the Gorilla Bow, you're going to do standing up. This does slightly change the movement but you can also use this to your advantage. With free weights on a standard gym bench, I was able to bench 210 for 24 reps without any problems. With the Bowflex Xtreme set to 210, I was able to do 34 reps without any problems. With the Gorilla Bow with 210, I was able to do 27 reps without any problems. Again, these are the exact numbers I wanted to see. The curls with the Gorilla Bow are as natural of a curl as you will do. If I sound impressed, I am but... The lighter bands (thinner) do worry me. I can't change my natural lifting or pressing motions and those movements are fairly explosive. I have mostly used the heavier, thicker bands and feel fine using those. I'm going more into the value and durability now. I don't think a hundred dollars is too much for this bar. I just bought my teenage son a new baseball bat that cost over three hundred dollars. And the equipment I'm currently using was much more expensive. The Bow shows very good durability, as mentioned (I think) the claw is cutout evenly and the bands hold in place, plus it's a good thickness. That impresses me as a engineer because they have developed a thick, durable bar that's lightweight. If you've used standard free weights, you know that a bar this size weighs at least 45 pounds. This Gorilla Bow weighs under 10 pounds and can be carried around with one hand. Someone spent some time designing it. The band set that comes with it is going to be enough for most people. It's plenty enough for my wife, she too was a collegiate athlete and the band set is still enough. It's enough for our teenage son. But if you have a big person with a past in powerlifting and nearly 30 years of gym experience, you're going to want to get the heavy set of bands too. I'm convinced that it will be enough for me and I still am going to look into the 90 pound band. The only lifts I would normally use a heavier weight, when working out for reps, are the squats. Genetics blessed me there with legs that resemble oak trees (see my review history as I try to find pants that fit my thighs and calves). The very first time I attempted a squat it was with 315 pounds and I was 14. I did 15 reps back then. I maxed out around 800 pounds in college so it's not that realistic for me to believe I'm going to ever have enough weight to really push my squats but 210, 250, 290, at high reps would be good for keeping my legs lean. That is the only "problem" lift I see with the Gorilla Bow. Some will mention deadlifts but if you're a serious deadlifter, you need to be in a gym where it's safer with heavy weights. I also think the same about squats. If you just have to do those 440 pound reps, it's a gym you're looking for with a good Smith Machine. That's not to say the squats are bad with the Gorilla Bow. My wife was doing them with the included band set and said it was challenging. Now, I'm going to wrap up by complaining a little! There are some good instructional videos available for free (youtube) that show how to do different exercises. But I ran into a problem that I felt like should be explained. In the package (long box), you receive the Bow, the starter band set (in a nice carrying pouch) and three cards that direct you to the internet. There's no "quick start" guide. I haven't found a video about "how to attach the bands properly". This is where having an engineer review your product causes a problem. The problem I ran into: I opened everything, started attaching the bands with no problems. Started to use it and realized I attached one end of one band going up and under the claw and the other end going down and over the claw. It's true, you can open the video to the exercises and see which way the bands are connected but if it was me, I would include another card with a diagram showing how to properly attach the bands. I see this as a problem I would have since I've never used bands like these or a Bow like this one. Compare it to sending a person a dumbbell bar with free weights and not telling them to attach the dumbbell spinners that hold the weights on. That's a minor complaint but I think it's worth mentioning. I can't really complain about the band set not having enough resistance since it will be enough for the majority of people. I am giving it a 5 star but will say that's more of a 4.5. I just believe since Amazon doesn't allow half stars to round up. The only thing that would change or lower this score or stop it from becoming a true 5 star is if I start having problems with the bands. I am going right now to register it, they have an online registration for your 2 year warranty and if I get 2 years out of it, I'll be extremely happy. I'm also taking the Bowflex Extreme to my nephew. I do believe this Gorilla Bow will replace it for me and free up space in the process. I apologize for the length of this review but I do believe in being as thorough as possible and listing any and everything I disliked and liked about exercise products. My review history has lots of sports equipment reviews, weight reviews, nutritional supplement reviews and I consider this product very good to excellent. If anything goes wrong, I'll update the review and just as a warning, do the bench press standing up. I almost tried it laying down then realized that meant the band would be under my back and if something went wrong the Bow would bonk me on the head. Standing up bench press with the Gorilla Bow lets you lower and raise where the band is on your back which allows different angles, not unlike incline, decline. Most of the devices I've seen like this don't have a bench press option, this one excels at it. Very happy with this Gorilla Bow and nice logo too, they should make some shirts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worthwhile Investment for your Home Gym
*by M***. on May 8, 2020*

The following is an opinion of a nonprofessional weight lifter and a simple fitness enthusiast: If you’re like me, you’re stuck inside right now and can’t go to your local gym. Or maybe you don’t want to shove out the membership fee and do stuff at home. Whatever the reason, you’re looking for an easy solution to your fitness (specifically strength training) needs at home, and after my first session I was incredibly satisfied with this product (with the additional heavy bands.) The versatility of this product is a lot larger than most people may think, and I was able to easily complete multiple exercises focusing on just arms and shoulders, and with a little creative ingenuity, you can find yourself doing all the fulfilling lifts that you’d ever need for strength training. While I’m still not a massive fan of resistance bands (due to needing to be stretched to reach their tension weight, with this bands needing to be stretched 2.5x their untensioned size according to the packaging), this bar helps make up for the inherit dislikes as it places the bands under tension prior to even getting into form for the lift. It also pushes the bands outward, away from the body to prevent those otherwise painful hair pulls you’d get just straight pulling the bands from your feet, and that cumbersome feeling like you have overtly restricted movement (though some is still present due to not being able to maneuver much without the fear of the band slipping if you have it under a pressure point like your feet.) The major benefit to resistance bands over free weights (think barbells and metal plates) though is the fact that the resistance is through the entire motion, and you can’t ‘cheat’ a lift with a burst of momentum, forcing your reps to be smooth and effective, which can also reduce injuries. It’s especially good for those who have joint problems, like I do (thanks mother Army.) Another major bonus is the simplicity of the product. You have two band hooks that fit two bands each, allowing you to mount four total bands. In theory, this gives you a max capacity of 160lbs of resistance at max tension with the basic kit, or 230lbs with the heavy kit (I think?) I’ve already mixed my bands up so the product page will probably be a better source. Also, the compact nature of this whole system is a huge plus, with the bar itself being about 4’ long, and the bands coming in a nice case, or cases with the heavy set. Overall, while the price is heftier than I would otherwise like, the investment will save me a gym membership when tied with simple body weight exercises and a good old fashion walk/jog/run. In addition to, you can also just straight up use the bands without the bar, allowing for even more versatility. Add some handles you can get for cheap that work with just about any resistance band, and you’ll be set for a home fitness solution, in my humble opinion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thoughts from a Lifting Novice
*by R***S on June 24, 2020*

Lots of useful reviews here targeted at experienced lifters. Thought I would share the perspective of someone without previous lifting experience. I'm in my late 30's and can count on one hand the number of times I've done a workout involving a barbell in my lifetime. My starting point is the "tactical dad bod", the result of a history of inconsistent bodyweight workout routines. Bought a GorillaBow because I wanted to improve my overall strength and needed something simple I could use at home. Let me be super clear, I love this product. Super happy with the purchase. I'm 3 weeks into the included 8-week workout program. I'm already noticing major differences in my body, specifically shoulders and back. I do have a couple of thoughts that I think novice lifters should be aware of. 1) Based on my experience, novice lifters are NOT the target audience for the materials included in the Gorilla bow. For example, the exercise descriptions in the workout program assume a base-level understanding of proper form and are not thorough enough to TEACH you how to perform the lifts properly. I followed the included instructions for the Deadlift exercise, but due to my lack of experience I didn't maintain proper stability in my back and had some discomfort the next day in one side of my lower back that exceeded typical "soreness". If you are not an experienced lifter, workout in front of a mirror or use an app to record video, and invest some time on the internet to learn the correct form before adding weight or increasing reps. (Note: the Gorilla Bow workout example videos are great for seeing how to use the Gorilla Bow to perform lifts, but do not teach the basic fundamentals for a first timer) 2) There is a base-level of fitness required to get the most out of the Gorilla Bow. Again, not a knock on the product itself (it's still a great product IMHO). In my case, my non-dominant arm (left) is lacking some stability, specifically in the forearms and wrists. This showed up during the bicep curl exercises as my left wrist was not able to maintain stability. I'm working on doing some grip and forearm strengthening on my left side to help with this, and in the meantime, I've reduced the tension for curls to a level that my non-dominant arm can handle while maintaining wrist stability, even though it doesn't challenge my dominant arm as much. 3) You really need to pay attention to the levels of resistance on each side during exercises. It is really easy to accidentally create an imbalance in tension, especially when standing on the band. When I was performing squats, I had to reposition my left foot after lifting the bow to my shoulders. When I barely lifted my foot, some of the tension released on the left side, resulting different resistance between the left and right side of the squat. I was able to balance the tension by doing the same thing with my right foot. I've had similar experiences with the bench press. 4) Speaking of the bench press, the included bands do not provide enough resistance for exercises where the bands are being pulled less than 3 feet from the anchor point (deadlifts, bench presses, bent over rows, etc). I have to use all four of the included bands, and the tension completely disappears at the bottom of the rep. I think it's a problem if a novice like myself needs to use ALL of the bands for these exercises and still doesn't get a full workout. You can order a special bench band to address this issue. But without it, there are several key exercises are basically ineffective. I would go as far as to say that without the bench band, the product is incomplete. THIS IS THE ONLY REASON I'M NOT GIVING THIS PRODUCT 5 STARS. All that being said, I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm committed to the Gorilla Bow workout program and I've ordered the bench band. I'm using the 8 week workout program, but I'm not going to try to do the HIIT program in weeks 7 and 8 on my first pass. I don't trust that my form won't break down under those circumstances at this point in my fitness journey. So after week 6 is complete, I'll cycle back to week 1 and continue focusing on the quality of the reps. Hopefully by the second time through the 8 week program I'll feel comfortable with the interval training. TLDR: Novice lifters need to go slow, learn the lifts under low resistance, learn to use the Gorilla Bow properly, and pay attention to their body before diving into a high intensity workout routine. Might not be worth buying unless you also get the Gorilla Bench Band.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Gorilla Bow Original Portable Home Gym Resistance Bands and Bar System for Travel, Fitness, Weightlifting and Exercise Kit, Full Body Workout Equipment Set
- Gorilla Bow Gorilla Fitness Resistance Bands
- Black Mountain Products Bmp Resistance Band Protective sleeve

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