Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Gorilla Bow is my first time using resistance bands for any form of fitness, but as a beginner, I assure you it's nothing to be afraid of. Swapping out the bands and putting the bow together is easy and pretty straight forward. I like that I can use multiple bands (up to 4) on the bow and use as many as I need on different exercises. I like that I can take it all apart, throw it into a gym bag and take it with me wherever I go. My only real complaint is the lack of instruction that comes with the Gorilla Bow. Yes they have videos on youtube about different exercises you can do, but most of them feel really amateur being filmed in a park, backyard or what have you. But none the less I really enjoy using this thing when I cant make it out to the gym. And I would definitely recommend this to people of all ages and fitness capabilities!

The Gorilla Bow Travel Resistance Training Kit is an okay piece of workout equipment. My husband works out everyday and was looking for a compact system that can be used at home and while traveling. He said the bands could be a little stronger to offer more resistance, but for everyday they are fine. He did mention multiple repetitions are needed to feel the desired effect. The kit itself is easy to use and pretty straightforward. Even our 11 year old tried it and was able to use it with supervision. The only negative is that the bands come with a travel bag, but the bar doesn’t. It is available as an additional purchase, but since it is a travel kit, it would be nice if it came with the rest of the kit. Otherwise, it is an okay system for the money.

Well built versatile with good support videos and website. If you are doing resistance band you really need quality plus must follow directions (like wearing shoes). Has nice bow grip cover and breaks into three pieces. Can fit under bed or in corner when not using.

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I recently bought a Peleton and cancelled my gym membership but I still wanted to do some other workouts. This Gorilla Bow intrigued me because of it's portability and assortment of workouts from such a small, easy package. I found a bunch of workout ideas online and in minutes I was up and running. It's so easy and convenient to change the tension weights and get some squats, arms curls and shoulder presses done. As far as its portability, I suppose it would be a great hotel room workout as long as you check your baggage. Great home gym accessory that is sturdy and will last for years.

I'm a personal trainer, and one thing we look for are tools that allow us to get the maximum benefit out of the smallest devices available. Especially when we train on the go. I own all types of systems, from Bodylastics band systems to TRX, etc. The Gorilla Bow is a great edition to my arsenal. When I first opened I was surprised of the material. I expected hard plastic, but it is more of a heady duty matte steal. Quite solid. One issue I had with other systems is the lack of a comfortable "bar" for use in squats, presses and certain rows. The handles have their uses, but a solid bar is sometimes preferable. The bow shape is great for that. It gives different grips, a comfortable squat position on the shoulders, and the width of the bow allows great tension for deadlifts. The bands are on par with other systems in terms of stretch and durability. While loading these can be a chore(heavy bands) at first, it becomes fairly seamless once you get the hang of it. While they tout this as portable, it's not as simple as just tossing it into a backpack and catching a flight. When taken apart, each piece is at least a foot and a half long and have a bit of weight to them. I can throw it into a duffel for on the go, but on a short trip, I may be more likely to grab the Bodylastics for the best portability. That doesn't detract from the rating, just letting you know it's portable, but to a certain degree. You can absolutely get a full body workout, and if you play with weight/tempo, even the most athletic can get a good "lift." I would have liked a better bag for the entire system, but the only bag provided is for the bands. So, in short, great system that lives up to the hype. Basic, effective movements. If you combine it with other outside pieces(door anchor, etc.) you can take it to the next level.

As an individual who exercises and works out moderately (3 to 5 times weekly), I am very, very impressed by this simple, easy to use, product. With this product, you get the "travel" version, which is easy to put together, disassemble, and store away for convenience if desired. You also get a few resistance bands, too. When it comes to actually exercising with this product, if you have any familiarity with lifting weights, and I mean any familiarity, you are definitely able to do relatively "simple" workouts, such as bicep curls, deadlifts, chest press, squats, and such. Conveniently, there are also videos online that can be accessed through Gorilla Bow's website that demonstrate these workouts, and more. I will say that after using this product regularly, you can definitely feel your muscles being worked out. One thing I will caution about is strapping an removing the resistance bands to the bow. It can definitely be easy to hurt yourself or others when doing this, so definitely be careful! If you're looking to just get in a quick workout that can be done practically anywhere, you should consider this this product. I'm looking forward to taking this thing with me when I travel for the holidays!

Bought this thinking it would save me time and some trips to the gym on days when I don't have time. Also thinking I could get a good legs workout in, since every time I go to the gym, someone is on the squat rack for hours. Pros: -Very Sturdy. This thing won't break easily, that's for sure. It's like a really thick crowbar. -The premise itself is good, as resistance training is recommended by trainers and physical therapists alike. -I actually liked the squat movement with this bar, as it was easy for me to execute correct form. -You will want to focus on correct form in order to get the most out of the movements. -For people who are getting back from surgery, or who are extremely out of shape, this may work for them. For people who train hard-core, this will not replace free weights, and will be challenging to find different movements/resistances that will actually benefit. Cons: -It was already scratched in a few places when I unpacked it (could have been a recycled return?). -One of the four bands in the package was red. Not sure why since the instructions did not show a red band. I should have had a navy and a black one. The black one was was missing. It was supposedly the heaviest band out of the four, so I was NOT happy. -I did the workouts and adjusted the bands, but it was just not rigorous enough for me. I already have a set of heavy bands, and this was just.... not.... better. Thinking maybe I needed some heavier resistance??? -I then googled the heavier bands, and they were like $20 e-a-c-h!! Since I have no idea what band I would need first, I would then end up spending another $80 on four bands to try to find out. After shelling out almost $300 for a piece of metal (albeit the design is cool), I was done. -For this price, the entire set of bands should have been included. -I compared this (with the black band) to squatting with my cloth mini bands and hip bands. No real difference. -Over. Returning today as soon as they open in 30 minutes.

The main draw for this travel bow is that it is meant to take with you but as many others have already stated it is not that travel friendly. In addition a travel friendly alternative that won’t get you flagged by the TSA are simple resistance bands with handle attachments. I wanted to like this product but it is a horrible travel companion for me since it is not as compact as I would have liked. The aluminum bow is much more comfortable to use than resistance bands, but when I travel space and convenience reign supreme. With resistance bands I am able to hit most major Muscle groups. After using the product for over a month, I don’t see a major advantage to using this over simple resistance bands.

First off, if you're getting this for a true gym replacement, I don't think this is the answer. Overall, you'll find a hearty piece of exercise equipment that will go well for toning/using bodyweight style workouts, but will be disappointed in the workout videos and guides Gorilla Bow implements. First off, the idea of a "traveling gym" is a tough egg to crack, as everyone's workouts different. I wanted to try this Bow out in conjunction with my running routine. So, the idea of resistance training was perfect, as I've never been trying to bulk up; rather using the training to sculpt. Setup and unpacking are easy enough, once you get used to using the bands, but finding workout guides and videos is the tricky part. Honestly, after doing about 30 minutes of digging, I was still left trying to figure out certain basic workouts and how to safely do them (which makes sense considering the bands are really putting out force when stretched.) I found their guides on their website, but the information is basic and left me wanting more and without any deep explanations. If Gorilla Bow could figure out a better way to show you how to use this tool, I think it would work better. They provide all the band power necessary to get a deep workout if you want (and I did, on different occasions) but I just kept wishing for more exercises to try. I wouldn't recommend this until the company produces better video content or written walkthroughs with pictures (also non-existent).

I have thoroughly enjoyed using the Gorilla Bow. I like using resistance tubes over free weights, mostly due to ease of access. The Gorilla Bow just snaps together from 3 pieces and comes with tubes ranging from 10lbs to 50lbs, tubes up to 90lbs can be purchased. 4 bands can be used at once and to a limit of 340lbs. So it can cover a larger range users. You can pretty much use it for any exercise you want and their website has workouts to get the most out of it. Overall I love this thing and it pretty much goes where i go