TAP Exercise Bands are great low-cost accessories that can be used for upper and lower body exercises. The 3/8 inch band is generally used by young beginner athletes. Exercise Bands can be looped around an athlete's ankles as he performs basic exercises such as walking forward/backward or shuffling side to side to increase hip strength and flexibility. The Exercise Bands can also be used around an athlete's wrists for exercises that strengthen the shoulder and scapular region. This portable and easy to use product is extremely effective for targeting the often overlooked areas in an athlete's training routine such as the hips and the muscles of the rotator cuff.