Chains and bands?

[palme]

I know what it is, but i dont understand how you use them on bench,deadlifts etc.

Could anyone please explain or post pics?

[Ermantroudt]

Online WSB articles appear at:

www.elitefts.com This is Dave Tates site, check the "Articles" and the "Ask Dave" section
&
www.deepsquatter.com/strength/archives Read all of the articles by Dave Tate and Louie Simmons

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http://www.growordie.com

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Ermantroudt

[Lift2Live]

good links Erm...very helpful to me as I've wondered exactly what some of those moves were..and how exactly to perform them.

[palme]

Thanks for the links bro.

[Ermantroudt]

If you were not able to sort through all of the linked info, what we do:

Bands: Start by placing a 4x4 on the floor, run a band under the 4x4, pull the band through itself, making a loop around the 4x4, put 2 95+lb DB's on top of the ends of the 4x4 and pull the long end of the band up to the bar. This set up is for a single band only, if you need to use more than one band, you will need to add a third DB to the 4x4.

Chains: Get your "weight" chains cut to 5 foot lengths. Measure the length of bar travel for the movement you are doing. Set the support chain or rope at a distance which allows all the chain, save a few links to be off the floor at the top of the movement, and on the floor at the bottom of the movement. I would suggest using rope for this, as it is: 1) Cheaper, and 2) adjustable so the same piece can be used for benching and squattting.

Ermantroudt