I noticed a few times people benching with chains. In what way is this beneficial to muscle growth/strength? Is it suppose to be a form of resistance training?
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05-01-2008 05:14 PM #1Bass-Head
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05-01-2008 05:23 PM #2passionate for breakfast.
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The purpose of chains in the bench press is to build speed (accelerating quickly off your chest) and learning how to explode the weight as you hit the lockout (the finish) of the bench press. As we bring the weight to our chest all the chains should just role into a pile on the floor. As you press the weight up, the chains then come off the floor with the bar making the weight heavier.
Originally Posted by infamouselfryedo
In regular training the weight is always the same weight, by adding chains we learn how to accelerate from the start of the lift and work on our lockout at the finish. This is something that we can't accomplish with regular old conventional training. Meaning (just the bar and plates).
http://www.criticalbench.com/bench-press-chains.htmIt is incumbent on you, yes You, to educate yourself to a sufficient extent that you are in a position to evaluate information issued from a position of authority. You are supposed to be able to recognize silly bullshit when you hear it.
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05-01-2008 05:25 PM #3Bass-Head
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05-01-2008 05:30 PM #4Bass-Head
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great link thanks ... im gonna try and start doing this
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05-01-2008 05:42 PM #5passionate for breakfast.
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Depending on the weight of the chains, you won't be able to lift your regular bench. Keep that in mind.
Bands work just as well.It is incumbent on you, yes You, to educate yourself to a sufficient extent that you are in a position to evaluate information issued from a position of authority. You are supposed to be able to recognize silly bullshit when you hear it.
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05-01-2008 05:47 PM #6Bass-Head
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yea i figured that much. ill just start out kinda light and see where i go Originally Posted by DEEPER KEMICAL
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05-01-2008 05:50 PM #7passionate for breakfast.
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Its going to do leaps and bounds for your workouts. Read that site for more info.
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05-01-2008 09:31 PM #8Registered User
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Chains are gnarly and are really for intermediate to advanced trainees. You're not ready yet.
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05-01-2008 09:38 PM #9Bass-Head
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lol if your refering to me ive been working out for almost a full two years ... i think i can consider myself an intermediate level body builder at this point Originally Posted by toprockcantbstoppd
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05-02-2008 01:26 AM #10Registered User
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Since you put it like that, than maybe you would benefit from them. Originally Posted by infamouselfryedo
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05-02-2008 08:31 AM #11passionate for breakfast.
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almost a full 2 years does not necessarily label yourself as "intermediate"
i know guys who have been working out for 5 years and look like they dont work out at all.
theres a big difference between "working out" and training
i would say an intermediate bodybuilder is someone who can bench 315 for reps with no problemIt is incumbent on you, yes You, to educate yourself to a sufficient extent that you are in a position to evaluate information issued from a position of authority. You are supposed to be able to recognize silly bullshit when you hear it.
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05-02-2008 08:45 AM #12passionate for breakfast.
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Close Grip Bench with Chains
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05-02-2008 08:45 AM #13passionate for breakfast.
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Dynamic Bench with Bands (pulls the bar down faster)
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05-02-2008 08:46 AM #14passionate for breakfast.
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Squats with Chains
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05-02-2008 08:47 AM #15passionate for breakfast.
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so pretty much, you can do just any exercise with chains to help you out.
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05-02-2008 10:00 AM #16Bass-Head
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lol well maybe im a little short since you put it that way then know ... i just meant i know what im doing for the most part and im no slouch when it comes to working out ... i was just wondering what the benefit from using the chains was as ive seen people use it before and didnt know what the direct result was ... ill just consider myself novice for now then until i can rep out that extra 60 Originally Posted by DEEPER KEMICAL
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05-02-2008 10:01 AM #17passionate for breakfast.
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haha nah man i wasnt putting you down, but trying to put things into perspective. Originally Posted by infamouselfryedo
lol well maybe im a little short since you put it that way then know ... i just meant i know what im doing for the most part and im no slouch when it comes to working out ... i was just wondering what the benefit from using the chains was as ive seen people use it before and didnt know what the direct result was ... ill just consider myself novice for now then until i can rep out that extra 60
chains are great tho. try benching from the rack too. helps a hell of a lot.It is incumbent on you, yes You, to educate yourself to a sufficient extent that you are in a position to evaluate information issued from a position of authority. You are supposed to be able to recognize silly bullshit when you hear it.
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05-02-2008 10:03 AM #18Bass-Head
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lol i feel ya ... what do you mean by benching from the rack though?
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05-02-2008 10:05 AM #19passionate for breakfast.
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they are called DEAD PRESSES
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05-02-2008 10:09 AM #20Bass-Head
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interesting .... whats the benefit from these? and do you lift your usual bench while doing these or do you add a little extra?
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