Start soft. Get stronger anyway.

Joint-friendly strength gear for women whose wrists, hands and knees have started asking for something gentler.

14-day returns · Tracked shipping in 4–11 business days

It's not in your head.

A lot of women find their joints get more sensitive with age, wrists, hands, knees. If that's you, it's not in your head.

Doctors still say to keep lifting, because it's one of the best things you can do for your bones and muscle as you get older. The part they add is that if you're new to it, or getting back into it, you should start light and not push into pain.

Joint pain prevalence among women who lift weights, by menopause stage.

TUSK comfort starters kit $77.97 value
The Starter Kit

Everything you need to start

One box, three pieces of gear, zero guesswork. Designed to work together for gentle, joint-friendly strength sessions at home. Bought separately, these three would cost you $77.97 — the kit brings them together for $64.99.

  • Adjustable Comfort Resistance BandSoft fabric, buckle-adjustable — no harsh rubber snap
  • Soft-Grip DumbbellNeoprene coating that's easy on hands and wrists
  • Floor Support Pads (set of 2)Cushioning for knees and wrists during floor work
From €65,95$77.97

son, if it existed for us, I would have bought it already.

The founder's mom the reason Comfort Start exists

TUSK started as a small brand for lifters. Then a conversation changed everything: my mom is in her fifties, exercises almost every day, and her joints constantly ache, yet everything out there was built for young competitive athletes, or looked like it belonged in a rehab clinic.

So we built Comfort Start: soft-grip weights, gentle resistance bands and cushioned floor support, designed around sensitive wrists, hands and knees.

Read our story

Why this, and not regular gear

Walk into any sports shop and everything on the shelf assumes you already train. Comfort Start was built for the part before that.

Why this, and not regular gear
TUSK Standard gear
Built for the first weeks, not for people who already train Yes No
Woven fabric band instead of rubber, so nothing snaps back Yes No
Neoprene coating, so no bare metal against your palm Yes No
Cushioning made for knees and wrists on a hard floor Yes No
Resistance you set yourself as you build up Yes No
Tracked delivery to the EU and US Yes Yes
14-day money-back guarantee Yes Yes

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TUSK Adjustable Comfort Resistance Band 26% OFF
4.3 (12 reviews)

TUSK Adjustable Comfort Resistance Band

€19,95€26,95

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Getting back into training shouldn't hurt. This band is built for that. It's soft enough that you actually want to put it on, and adjustable enough that it...

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TUSK Soft-Grip Dumbbell 24% OFF
4.6 (8 reviews)

TUSK Soft-Grip Dumbbell

€21,95€28,95

Product Details

Strength training doesn't have to start heavy. The Comfort Start Soft-Grip Dumbbell lets you build strength at your own pace, with a soft neoprene coating that's comfortable to...

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TUSK Floor Support Pads – Set of 2 23% OFF
4.5 (15 reviews)

TUSK Floor Support Pads – Set of 2

€26,95€34,95

Product Details

Give your knees and hands a softer landing. The Comfort Start Floor Support Pads slip under your knees or hands during floor work, so pressure points stop being...

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Good questions

The things people ask before their first order.

How long does shipping take?

Orders are delivered within 4–11 business days, tracked. You'll receive a tracking link by email as soon as your order ships.

Can I return it if it's not for me?

Yes — unused items can be returned within 14 days of delivery for a full refund. Email support@tuskperformance.co and we'll sort it out.

Which resistance level should I choose?

If you're new to training or coming back after a break, start with the lightest level — it's made for controlled, pain-free movement. Move up a level once the last few reps start feeling easy.

Is this really for beginners?

Yes. Comfort Start is designed for people starting — or restarting — strength training: soft fabric instead of harsh rubber, adjustable fits, gentle starting resistance and cushioning where you need it. No gym experience required.