28/09/2025
As an S&C coach, I’m all about optimizing every lift for max gains.
Ever tried adding chains to your barbell? Here’s why it’s a game-changer for conquering the strength curve:
1. Accommodating Resistance: Chains deload at the bottom (where you’re weakest) and add weight at the top (lockout phase). This matches your natural strength curve, forcing you to explode through the entire ROM without cheating form.
2. Improved Explosiveness: By varying tension, chains build speed-strength. Perfect for athletes needing that burst in sports like football or sprinting—think overcoming inertia at the start and powering through the finish.
3. Overload at the Top: Struggling with lockouts on bench, squat, or deads? Chains overload the end range, targeting sticking points and boosting overall power where it counts most.
4. Reduced Joint Stress: Lighter at the bottom means less strain on joints during the eccentric phase, while still challenging your muscles progressively.
