This is one of the nicest workout equipment I got! I've been using these for about a year and a half, and they still work fantastic. The handles at the ends are able to rotate, which could be good or bad, depending on whether you want to workout your wrist, but I like it because it is appropriate for resistance bands. It comes with the bag as shown, so you are able to conveniently store it or carry it around. I haven't used the ankle strap much, but it is secure. I like doing bicep lifts with these, and I notice the results more quickly than using traditional weights. However, it won't help with lifting weights, as weights require you to use your wrist as well, which you don't get much wrist workout with these. I use them in addition to lifting weights.