Chains vs. Bands

[Brick]

So I have been working pretty hard on my big three and want to switch it up a bit just for some variation. I have seen many people use chains and bands but I was wondering if there was a clear winner in terms of:

Increasing tension through lift
Strength building qualities
Helping get through plateaus
If one is clearly better then the other

Also this is from the floor. Not bands from the ceiling for assisted lifts.

[Brick]

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[fishizzle0927]

i prefer chains, bands are too unstable

[greenwell001]

i prefer chains, bands are too unstable

Your right, but that's they're advantage, they force you to stabilize during the movement which ignites you CNS system which in the long run will make you much stronger and less prone to injury. Both are great for the purpose you are looking for.

[Lunk1]

So I have been working pretty hard on my big three and want to switch it up a bit just for some variation. I have seen many people use chains and bands but I was wondering if there was a clear winner in terms of:

Increasing tension through lift
Strength building qualities
Helping get through plateaus
If one is clearly better then the other

Also this is from the floor. Not bands from the ceiling for assisted lifts.

I've only used chaines and liked them. Have you tried doing boards for your bench! Love em to gain strength quick! Fuk...why am I helping you!!!!!!?????

[Brick]

I've only used chaines and liked them. Have you tried doing boards for your bench! Love em to gain strength quick! Fuk...why am I helping you!!!!!!?????

My bench is like your dead and squat. Can't do it right now.

As for bands I put each loop around the bar and then stood on the band and went as explosive as I could!

Did 135x10 225x10 275x10 325x5

I could of gotten 4-5 more at 275 but 325 was near failure

[fishizzle0927]

I've only used chaines and liked them. Have you tried doing boards for your bench! Love em to gain strength quick! Fuk...why am I helping you!!!!!!?????

lunk please explain the bords??

[songdog]

You put a board or book on your chest.This is so the bar stops higher up.Helps you thru the stiking points.You can add or subtract books.

[Lunk1]

lunk please explain the bords??

Youtube would be easier for you to understand...there are a cpl of "ok" video's of guys using boards!

[fishizzle0927]

You put a board or book on your chest.This is so the bar stops higher up.Helps you thru the stiking points.You can add or subtract books.

gotcha. thanx

[baseline_9]

I've got a full set of bands and love them....

The peak contraction on chest movements in amazing (incline hammer press especially)...

I really like them.... Buy yourself a light set and get wrapping them on machines or bars.... Just play about and find out what you like...

[Brick]

I've got a full set of bands and love them....

The peak contraction on chest movements in amazing (incline hammer press especially)...

I really like them.... Buy yourself a light set and get wrapping them on machines or bars.... Just play about and find out what you like...

You buy online?

[M302_Imola]

I've got a full set of bands and love them....

The peak contraction on chest movements in amazing (incline hammer press especially)...

I really like them.... Buy yourself a light set and get wrapping them on machines or bars.... Just play about and find out what you like...

I agree, love using bands. I think my fav exercise using bands is close grip flat bench press...the bands add the highest amount of resistance at the very top of the movement which is where your tri's are working the most.

[baseline_9]

You buy online?

Nope, from a strength equipment retailer near me

I agree, love using bands. I think my fav exercise using bands is close grip flat bench press...the bands add the highest amount of resistance at the very top of the movement which is where your tri's are working the most.

Yeh they are great for pressing movements

[Brick]

Nope, from a strength equipment retailer near me

Yeh they are great for pressing movements

What type of brand?

Looking to invest in a set but unsure about what to buy

[baseline_9]

What type of brand?

Looking to invest in a set but unsure about what to buy

The ones I use the most are 41" mini bands (10-50 lbs)

I get them from wolverson fitness in the UK so if ur in the states just look around online.... Maybe try rogue fitness