Are chains good to add in your workout?

[frogger11]

I saw some guys using big chains doing pull ups and squatting with them. Does anybody do that ?

 

[florencenoir]

Take a look at The Westside Barbell Book of Methods by Louie Simmons.

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[stevesmi]

the chains adjust the amount of weight during your actual rep. the logic has merit because it is working your muscles a bit different on the way up and down because the weight is changing

 

[MarvelNerd]

Either Louie Simmons or Christian Thibadeau have some good explanations of why chains work.


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[SteveMobsterG]

I saw some guys using big chains doing pull ups and squatting with them. Does anybody do that ?

The guys you saw doing it do.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

I don't think most people need them for any reason but there is nothing wrong with trying something new. I just think it would be for a pretty advanced lifter.

 

[muskate]

Chains and bands are a great shocking method since they vary the load put on the muscles throughout the movement but unless you are an advanced lifter - they simply aren't needed.

It's only really advanced lifters who have already built a strong foundation who need to creative with advanced techniques so they keep progressing. Beginner and intermediate lifters should focus on the basics