I get a very nice wide-legged stretch with this band (5'9" height, long legs & rise with a short waist). I'm an older, intermediate yoga practitioner who has to work at flexibility. The shorter silicone bands I tried simply didn't have enough give for me to even begin to use them; even if I were hyper-flexible, they seemed like they were sized for much shorter legs. This fabric elastic band is perfect for what I need. I get a good stretch, and the band is comfortable enough that I can be in a wide-legged stretch for 5 to 15 minutes at a time. Very glad I found this one!