i bought some chains to. just started using them for bench, squat and deadlift . have they improved your raw bench at all since you have been using them? and how much of a difference between the weight at the top and the weight at the bottom do you suggest for maximal benefit?
I like the fact you are using chains. Thats great and it a decent weight you are throwing around as well. However you might find it of better benefit if you can somehow find a way to get more links to come off the ground to improve the power throughout the movement. Now I didnt say turn it into a stability exercise but choke the chain a little higher so it completely deloads but also you get more weight at the top. Just a suggestion. keep up the work.
you know heavy lifters use often this suite. And the lift itself with a suite is lighter on the first part of teh lifte and heavy on the last part. Having that said with chains he will maximize his lift on the last part (the heaviest /w suite). Besides if he isnt a heavylifter than he is training a specific part of the lift. get it ?
To increase the locking weight instead of increasing the weight throughout the motion. As you lift the barbell the length of the chain that is hanging increases, thus adding more weight as you get close to the locking position.
Maybe for you. Definitely find what helps you the most. Each person will be different.
I set this up so the chain weight was completely deloaded at the bottom of the press. If the chains came off the ground at the top, the bar would become very unstable. That wasn't my goal.
i bought some chains to. just started using them for bench, squat and deadlift . have they improved your raw bench at all since you have been using them? and how much of a difference between the weight at the top and the weight at the bottom do you suggest for maximal benefit?
JimmyD0YLE 1 year ago
I like the fact you are using chains. Thats great and it a decent weight you are throwing around as well. However you might find it of better benefit if you can somehow find a way to get more links to come off the ground to improve the power throughout the movement. Now I didnt say turn it into a stability exercise but choke the chain a little higher so it completely deloads but also you get more weight at the top. Just a suggestion. keep up the work.
armyspc101 1 year ago
you listen the same songs as i listen while lifting... thats cool =D
indieKook 1 year ago
what do chains do? really wondering
JuSeo91 2 years ago
Chains add more weight as the bar approaches the top of the movement. They are used for improving lockout strength.
TModi 2 years ago
you know heavy lifters use often this suite. And the lift itself with a suite is lighter on the first part of teh lifte and heavy on the last part. Having that said with chains he will maximize his lift on the last part (the heaviest /w suite). Besides if he isnt a heavylifter than he is training a specific part of the lift. get it ?
crithappened 2 years ago
why do people use chains instead of adding more wieght? Just curious
taekwonStudent09 2 years ago
To increase the locking weight instead of increasing the weight throughout the motion. As you lift the barbell the length of the chain that is hanging increases, thus adding more weight as you get close to the locking position.
udaykc 2 years ago
Get a spotter!!! You'll be glad you did someday
coolcharles04 2 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion. That's why I have the safety bars in the power rack.
TModi 2 years ago
It works better if the chains actually come off the ground at the top of the press.
dirtydave931 2 years ago
Maybe for you. Definitely find what helps you the most. Each person will be different.
I set this up so the chain weight was completely deloaded at the bottom of the press. If the chains came off the ground at the top, the bar would become very unstable. That wasn't my goal.
TModi 2 years ago 5
@TModi just started this exercise a week or so ago and this answered my question why my trainer sets it up the way he does :-)
dmidmi54 10 months ago
wow almost lost it at the end LOL
Theateam911 2 years ago
Awesome work!
I need to buy some chains for my training soon hehe
zabinjay 3 years ago
what are the point of chains? why not just buy more plates
thewisejanitor 3 years ago
The chains deload at the bottom so you are just moving the bar weight, but the overload the top end to work on lockout strength.
TModi 3 years ago
lol u do this everytime u work out not realy good for ur muscles i work out with 2 20s im 14 2 i can bench around 90
blakasassin1 3 years ago
I'm not even sure what this means. Stay in school. Learn punctuation.
TModi 3 years ago
That is hilarious!
billspaced 2 years ago
Nice lift, and it seems we have the same taste in lifting music.
mattboy23 3 years ago
Strong benching.
ottorotciv 4 years ago
cool video 5 stars
1cartman2 4 years ago
I'm interested to see what this does for your bench!
Matgic1 4 years ago
I feel pretty confident that this will help. It really starts to load up at my current sticking point.
TModi 4 years ago