The concept of accommodating resistance using chains has become popular over the past two decades and for good reason. Since an ascending strength curve exists on an exercise like the front squat, chains can “accommodate” strength by offering more resistance at the top of the movement where you’re stronger than at the bottom where you’re…
Different strokes for different folks. I prefer high-bar, ass-to-grass squats. If you’re not used to doing full squats, you can use chains to lighten the load at the bottom. Here I’m doing full squats with 185 pounds on the bar and 140 pounds of chains. At the bottom there’s roughly half the weight left on…
Weight lifting can have a significant effect on bone density, but only if the weights lifted are “significant” and are supported by the spine, not just raised by the limbs. Squats fit the bill perfectly; however, most females do not go heavy enough to truly reap the bone-building benefits. Many females fear that heavy weights…