DE Lower w/chains

[kingc_79]

box squat 10 sets 2 w/185 plus chains(aprox 40lb)
band leg curls w/dbled mini 4 sets 10
snatch high pulls 10 sets 1 w/135lb
zercher sq from 2nd pin 2 sets 10 w/135lb
pull down abs w/mini 6 sets 10

first time i used chains and i loved em. they really did a number on my hips. i used same weight as normal just added the chains. i'm gonna try em on speed bench tomorow. and loved the snatch high pulls too..those were also a first.

 

[Exodus]

box squat 10 sets 2 w/185 plus chains(aprox 40lb)
band leg curls w/dbled mini 4 sets 10
snatch high pulls 10 sets 1 w/135lb
zercher sq from 2nd pin 2 sets 10 w/135lb
pull down abs w/mini 6 sets 10

first time i used chains and i loved em. they really did a number on my hips. i used same weight as normal just added the chains. i'm gonna try em on speed bench tomorow. and loved the snatch high pulls too..those were also a first.

good work man...... have you used bands on speed squat days before.......... how do the chains compare???

X

 

[kingc_79]

havent used bands yet...i keep leavin the darn thing at clints house.....after another week of chains im gonna switch to bands...i may go three wks w/chains..dunno ...i really like em

 

[Exodus]

havent used bands yet...i keep leavin the darn thing at clints house.....after another week of chains im gonna switch to bands...i may go three wks w/chains..dunno ...i really like em

i have never used chains, but the bands are very worth it.

X

 

[b fold the truth]

I need me some chains for speed bench for sure...

Ready to squat heavy on Sunday? I want 7+

 

[kingc_79]

yea i'm ready....i'm anxious...hopefully i can get above 360#....and i should be able to get ya a lil chain after he goes back to work next week.

 

[Lord_Suston]

Chains are great for bench since they hit the tri immensnely and great on explosive power on the squat

 

[JOKER47]

I need me some chains for speed bench for sure...

You should have mentioned this at Bluegrass...I would have loved to go break in my Lowes card that weekend.....


Joker

 

[Exodus]

You should have mentioned this at Bluegrass...I would have loved to go break in my Lowes card that weekend.....


Joker

your wife would have killed you!!!! WHAT!?!?!?!?!? you spent more money!?!?!?

lol

X

 

[JOKER47]

your wife would have killed you!!!! WHAT!?!?!?!?!? you spent more money!?!?!?

lol

X

*LOL*

I would have just told it was needed for the contest. She'd have been fine, then.


Joker

 

[b fold the truth]

You should have mentioned this at Bluegrass...I would have loved to go break in my Lowes card that weekend.....


Joker

They don't have the 5/8" Chain at Lowes

B True

 

[Lord_Suston]

where can I find 5/8 chain

 

[JOKER47]

They don't have the 5/8" Chain at Lowes

B True

That sucks.

I got my 5/8" chains at the Lowes here. You'd think they'd have them at all of them.


Joker

 

[Lord_Suston]

Shit I better try Lowes at my home then, and get some cable. My gf threw my old one's out, thanks god they were free

 

[JOKER47]

where can I find 5/8 chain

Home Depot or Lowes. (Not all Lowes though, apparently.)

Around here, Lowes was cheaper by several cents a foot.



Joker

 

[Lord_Suston]

Lowes it is, buy some 2 pieces of 6 ft chain and two climber clips and some cables

 

[JOKER47]

Lowes it is, buy some 2 pieces of 6 ft chain and two climber clips and some cables

I paid a little over $50 for 2 8 foot sections and a couple clips. Best investment so far for the home gym. I use them for everything.



Joker

 

[Lord_Suston]

they work so good for tri developemtn on bench

 

[kingc_79]

i'm gettin my 5/8" chain for FREE

 

[JOKER47]

i'm gettin my 5/8" chain for FREE

That must be nice. How ya workin' that?



Joker

 

[Lord_Suston]

i'm gettin my 5/8" chain for FREE

where andd how and can you get more I'll send you a check for shipping

 

[b fold the truth]

I paid a little over $50 for 2 8 foot sections and a couple clips. Best investment so far for the home gym. I use them for everything.



Joker

You sure that isn't 3/8" chain???

B True

 

[JOKER47]

You sure that isn't 3/8" chain???

B True

Pretty sure, but now you have me wondering ......I'll be at Lowes this Saturday and will double-check. I do know I bought the biggest they sell.


Joker

 

[kingc_79]

You sure that isn't 3/8" chain???

B True

i hope not bc i paid like 45$ for 4 5' pieces of 3/8"

suston: my dad gets it from work,..they are chains off of barge crains. i duno how much ill have. i already promised someone some if i have extra. but if he can get more ill let you know.

 

[b fold the truth]

Pretty sure, but now you have me wondering ......I'll be at Lowes this Saturday and will double-check. I do know I bought the biggest they sell.


Joker

Cheese got some 5/8" chain from a friend and I think that it was like $5-6 a foot normally. It is about 2" from side to side...BIG chain.

B True

 

[JOKER47]

Cheese got some 5/8" chain from a friend and I think that it was like $5-6 a foot normally. It is about 2" from side to side...BIG chain.

B True

Mine doesn't sound that big. I think you're right. It must 3/8". It's about the same size as the 20' tow chains for sale at tire stores.

Damn, and here I thought I had some special deal goin' on here in the northwest......


Joker

 

[Lord_Suston]

i hope not bc i paid like 45$ for 4 5' pieces of 3/8"

suston: my dad gets it from work,..they are chains off of barge crains. i duno how much ill have. i already promised someone some if i have extra. but if he can get more ill let you know.

cool if you have extra, take care of your friend first cause I won't need them for about 4 weeks. Pm if you find out I will pay for shipping and for your effort. I'd rather give money to a friend than Lowes

 

[kingc_79]

Mine doesn't sound that big. I think you're right. It must 3/8". It's about the same size as the 20' tow chains for sale at tire stores.

Damn, and here I thought I had some special deal goin' on here in the northwest......


Joker

prolly is...same thing happen to me...called hardware store and the guy says yea we got 5/8" for less that 2 bucks a ft...so i rush over there and im like wheres the 5/8 and he says thats it in your hand...yea...it was 3/8" i got it anyways and just added extra to make up the difference in weight..i use 2 5" pieces on ea side w/the 1/4" chain that it attaches to the bar with. then i get home and my dad tells me he could get me some for free...after i spend 50bucks

 

[JOKER47]

prolly is...same thing happen to me...called hardware store and the guy says yea we got 5/8" for less that 2 bucks a ft...so i rush over there and im like wheres the 5/8 and he says thats it in your hand...yea...it was 3/8" i got it anyways and just added extra to make up the difference in weight..i use 2 5" pieces on ea side w/the 1/4" chain that it attaches to the bar with. then i get home and my dad tells me he could get me some for free...after i spend 50bucks

*LOL* That sucks. I'll bet that guy knew, he just wanted to get you in the store.

I've been using some nylon straps to hang the 8 foot sections I have. I have no idea how much they weigh. I suppose I should weigh them sometime.

I should have my bands here in a couple weeks. Can't wait for those.


Joker

 

[kingc_79]

my 5" sections weighed around 10lb (lil less)ea i would think your 8' would prolly be bout 15lbs

 

[JOKER47]

my 5" sections weighed around 10lb (lil less)ea i would think your 8' would prolly be bout 15lbs

Yeah, now that you mention it, they do "feel" like about 30lbs.



Joker

 

[kingc_79]

when u set yours up, are they barely off the ground when racked?

 

[JOKER47]

when u set yours up, are they barely off the ground when racked?

There's a little bit of them on the floor when the bar is racked. I set nylon straps so that they are completely off the floor at the top of lift, and completely on the floor when my ass is on the box.

Took me a few minutes of adjusting the nylon straps with just the bar and sitting down and looking to see where they were.



Joker

 

[kingc_79]

yea...now i gotta get some more of these for chain suspended gm's

 

[JOKER47]

yea...now i gotta get some more of these for chain suspended gm's

I use the same set of chains for everything. I bought them long enough that I can go lower than 36" for GM's, and they work great for benching, box squatting, speed OHP, hanging weights off of for zercher walks, etc.....

Best investment yet for my home gym.


Joker

 

[JOKER47]

yea thats cool...i just wanted short pieces tho for sq and bench so i could add and remove as needed. i could just use the chain from my sled. i have a real long sled that my dad had attached to it when he made it.

Yeah, I just loop it over itself a few times until it's the same length as my ROM.

If I had any less chain, I don't think it would do much good.


Joker

 

[kingc_79]

yea thats cool...i just wanted short pieces tho for sq and bench so i could add and remove as needed. i could just use the chain from my sled. i have a real long sled that my dad had attached to it when he made it.