CHAINS VS BANDS FOR SQUATS | Why and When To Use Them

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Accommodating resistance for squats is a popular tool that lifters and athlete will improve their squat strength and power capabilities.

If you're new to using chains and bands for squats, then it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with what accommodating resistance is first to fully understand the "why" and "when" behind chains versus bands.

In this chains versus bands for squats guide, we'll discuss everything you need to know when using these forms of accommodating resistance.

0:00 Chains Vs Bands Intro
0:21 What is accommodating resistance?
0:46 Chains Vs Bands Differences
2:52 Using Chains for Squats BENEFITS
3:56 Using Bands for Squats BENEFITS
4:50 Chains with Squats MISTAKES
5:52 Bands with Squats MISTAKES
6:39 How to Set Up Chains for Squats
7:42 How to Set Up Bands for Squats
8:51 Programming Considerations
10:04 Final Remarks

If you're newer to using accommodating resistance for your squats, then I'd suggest starting with chains.

Chains can be a little more beginner-friendly and the stability demands they create won't be as high as using bands for squats.

If you've never used chains and bands for squats, buckle up because you're in for a ride. They're some of the most fun tools you can use to progress squats, in my opinion.

If you have additional questions about using chains vs bands for squats, drop a comment below or reach out to me personally via Instagram (@jake_boly or @that_fit_friend).

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