using bands/chains for BB?

[daan69]

would the use of chains and or bands help a bodybuilder???

i would imagine they could help me get over this plateu...

I only ask, because it seems like those of you who use them are interested in PLing.

 

[iron addict]

Yes, they can help immensely, but only if you are a smart training BB. Most of the powerlifter's do 4-5 excercises TOTAL per workout. Many bodybuilders do 4-5 per bodypart. If you introduce bands/chains to training like that you will just be beating yourself down.

If you on the other hand are a smart trainer, they will help add muscle and lots of pounds to the bar if used correctly.

Iron Addict

 

[BigRonWannabee]

Not to hijack your thread...but would fitting bands into DC's program be wise. I was thinking of maybe using bands for bench 1 out of my 3 workouts in the rotation. Is that too often?

 

[iron addict]

Doug,

I would just try using it for a lift or two, and then rotating it to another lift/bodypart as the weeks go by. Doing rest-pause AND bands seems like a damn good way to beat yourself up

Iron Addict

 

[BigRonWannabee]

Good point. Its hard enough as it is, all this chains/bands talk recently has got me curious.