do you have to use bands and chains??

[cccp]

I want to powerlift, and right now i'm researching this westside-barbell training, while taking some rest from lifting. One of my questions is: do I absolutely have to use chains and bands, or can I just workout having two speed days and two ME days, and still make progress?

I will be working out in a gym, not at home, so i can't use chains/bands.

what do you think?

 

[spatts]

You don't have to have bands and chains to train for speed.

In fact, if you're new to speed training, you probably shouldn't.

 

[cccp]

your legs are very built. I bet you squat a lot. I know you bench 330 or something, right?

 

[Liftbig]

the bands and chains arent mandatory, but they are very valuable. once you get a grasp of the training, i would invest in some bands and chains.

 

[spatts]

your legs are very built. I bet you squat a lot. I know you bench 330 or something, right?

Yeah, you would think I'd squat a lot huh? Sadly, my best comp squat is only a little better than my best bench. lol

 

[pwr_machine]

Yeah, you would think I'd squat a lot huh? Sadly, my best comp squat is only a little better than my best bench. lol

A better squat is in the near future.

And good advice to CCCP about the speed bench and being new at it.