TheraBand Resistive Exercise Tubing with SoftGrips, 5 Resistance Levels

TheraBand Resistive Exercise Tubing with SoftGrips combines the proven TheraBand progressive resistance system with comfortable soft grip handles for easier gripping and more controlled exercise. Available in five color-coded resistance levels in 48 to 50 inch lengths, ideal for rehabilitation, physical therapy, and home exercise programs.

Resistance Levels

• Yellow, 48 inch — Thin/Light resistance (SKU: 21731)
• Red, 48 inch — Medium resistance (SKU: 21732)
• Green, 48 inch — Heavy resistance (SKU: 21733)
• Black, 50 inch — Special Heavy resistance (SKU: 21735)
• Silver, 50 inch — Super Heavy resistance (SKU: 21736)

Key Features

• SoftGrip handles — comfortable, easy-to-grip for controlled resistance training
• Color-coded progressive resistance system for easy level tracking and advancement
• 48 to 50 inch length for versatile upper and lower extremity exercises
• Five resistance levels from Yellow (lightest) to Silver (heaviest)
• Ideal for rehabilitation, physical therapy, and home exercise programs

Specifications

• SKU: 21731 (Yellow), 21732 (Red), 21733 (Green), 21735 (Black), 21736 (Silver)
• Brand: TheraBand
• Lengths: 48 inch (Yellow, Red, Green), 50 inch (Black, Silver)
• Resistance Levels: 5 (Yellow through Silver)
• Includes: SoftGrip handles
• Country of Origin: United States

Ideal For

This exercise tubing set is well suited for physical therapists and occupational therapists who prescribe progressive resistance exercise programs for patients recovering from upper or lower extremity injuries, surgery, or neurological conditions, and need a tubing option with integrated handles that makes gripping easier for patients with limited hand strength or dexterity. It is a practical choice for patients in home exercise programs who have been issued TheraBand tubing by their therapist and want the added comfort and control of SoftGrip handles compared to standard tubing without handles. Athletic trainers and fitness professionals working with clients on resistance training, warm-up, and functional movement programs will find the five-level color-coded progression system useful for tracking and advancing resistance over time. It is also appropriate for seniors and individuals with arthritis or grip weakness who find standard resistance tubing difficult to hold securely during exercise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What resistance level should I start with?
Beginners and patients early in rehabilitation typically start with Yellow (Thin/Light) or Red (Medium) resistance. The appropriate starting level depends on the muscle group being exercised, the patient’s current strength, and the exercise being performed. Your physical therapist can recommend the correct starting resistance and progression plan for your specific program.

What is the difference between standard TheraBand tubing and tubing with SoftGrips?
Standard TheraBand resistive tubing is sold without handles — users loop the tubing around a fixed point or hold the ends directly. SoftGrip tubing includes pre-attached soft grip handles at each end, making it easier to hold securely during exercise, particularly for users with limited hand strength, arthritis, or dexterity challenges.

Are these latex-based?
Yes — TheraBand resistive exercise tubing is made from natural rubber latex. Individuals with latex allergies should not use this product. TheraBand offers latex-free resistance band alternatives for latex-sensitive users.

Why are Black and Silver 50 inches instead of 48 inches?
The heavier resistance levels (Black and Silver) are offered in a slightly longer 50-inch length to provide more range of motion and versatility for exercises that require greater tubing length when working against higher resistance. The additional length helps prevent the tubing from becoming too taut at full extension during heavy-resistance exercises.