After years of messing around, trying to make sure the band tension was the same on each side of the barbell and trying to figure out how to use them for the deadlift, we decided there had to be a better way. Now there is... Benefits of Pro Short Bands: Easy to set up No need for a platform for band deadlifts Balanced tension Heavier ones have a wider base compared to double looping or quad looping the bands (this can cause them to shred) PRODUCT CONTAINS LATEX.