how should i use chains on me bench?

[kingc_79]

i bought some chains today. they didnt have 5/8 so i got 3/8 and just makin up the weight difference by buyin a couple more. anyways....i got board press tomorow and just wondering how i could incorporate chains into that. i usually go up to a 1rm or 2rm. any suggestions?

 

[spatts]

I would save 'em for speed day.

 

[kingc_79]

ok...should i just subtract the weight of the chains from my normal total on speed day? or is there another way to figure out the weight.

 

[spatts]

We use 40% of our max with chains and 60% without.

 

[kingc_79]

how much weight should i use? right now i think the set up will be bout 45lbs thats w/2 5'pieces of 3/8" on ea end

 

[kingc_79]

spatts on your pull thrus for hams..are your legs bent at all..i couldnt tell in the pic it just opens up a lil window for the vid.

 

[spatts]

They are mostly straight, I keep them "soft locked."

 

[Liftbig]

my crew uses chains on ME day occasionally. we mostly use them for floor press, and board presses. its a good addition and gives some variation to keep things fresh.

heres a pic of how they are setup for boards or benching off your chest. notice the chains are fed through another chain which you drape over the barbells sleeve.

and heres a pic of how they are set up for the floor press, just drape the chains over the barbell.

 

[spatts]

Project and I are sitting here reading this thread and thinking how weird it is when you post "my crew." Your crew is frickin' WESTSIDE.

....as you were.

 

[Liftbig]

lol

 

[kingc_79]

thanks for the pic...that really helped....