Benefits of Lifting with Chains

1RM Performance on Elite FTS

Lifting with chains. We've all seen them, heard about them, maybe even spent time with them attached to a bar. The most popular question at the 1RM Performance open house was "What the heck are those chains for?" The use and benefits of chains lie in accomodating resistance, and understanding strength curves. To read more about the topic click on the link below. My article on the topic has been published on ELite FTS. Take a read, and begin to understand how training with chains can turn a great exercise into a phenomenal exercise.

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/benefits-of-lifting-chains/

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