Just ordered my bands!!

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

I can't wait to start using them. My question is should I get right into using them on my DE days? I just started this cycle of Westside(week 1). I was gonna wave my squat with like 45%, 50%, 55%, 60% and then back to 45%. Should I wait til the next cycle to add bands? Also, do you guys wave your bench because I wasn't planning on it? Thanks

 

[jimmydean]

We use 50% always on dynamic bench day and wave from 60% to 70 % on dynamic squat day. In one of Dave Tates articles, he says to decrease the bar weight by 10% when using the bands, which we do. The wave for dynamic squats is over four weeks. We also rotate bands for max effort day.

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

Thanks. Those %'s are based on meet lifts right?

 

[jimmydean]

Yes, %'s are based on contest lifts. We rotate the bands to give the joints a break.

 

[Sebass67]

Where did u order from?

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

www.elitefts.com

 

[TheFng]

I also ordered bands. Plus, I ordered a squat suit, bench shirt, knee wraps and wrist wraps. Also, I bought a power rack last weekend. So you know what that means. I'm either going to get injured or get sick with cancer or something so all of that new shit sits around taking up space and I'll be laying in bed broke because of all the gear I bought.

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

If that happens you can send them my way to keep them warm for ya. My next purchases will be finding a good squat/deadlift suit(s) and a good belt.

 

[TheFng]

LOL! The real kicker is I plan on building a 10' X 16' shed/mini garage this Spring to put all my weights and shit in. I'll be putting my snowblower and stuff in there too but it will be my own little gym with a concrete floor. I'll post pics when its done.

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

That's sweet man! I basically have a 22' x 16' portion of my basement with all my stuff setup. The best workouts I have are down there!