At Matheny Muscle House, we love using bands and chains in our workouts. Why? Because they’re not just cool to look at—they actually make your lifts more effective and safer. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned lifter, adding bands and chains can help you get stronger, improve control, and reduce the risk of injury.
Why Use Bands and Chains?
Bands and chains work on a principle called accommodating resistance. That’s just a fancy way of saying the weight changes as you lift it.
Chains: As you lift the bar, more chain links come off the floor, making it heavier at the top (where you’re strongest) and lighter at the bottom (where you’re weaker).
Bands: They stretch as you lift, adding more tension at the top of the movement and less at the bottom.
This makes your lifts smoother, safer, and more effective.
Why We Love Bands and Chains
➙ They Make Lifting Safer
Heavy lifts can feel risky, especially at the bottom of a squat or bench. Bands and chains reduce the tension where injuries are more likely to happen and increase it where you’re strongest, giving you a safer range of motion.
➙They Help You Get Stronger Where It Counts
By adding resistance where you’re strongest (usually at the top of a lift), bands and chains help you build power exactly where you need it.
➙ They’re Just Fun
Let’s face it—lifting with bands and chains looks cool. But more than that, they keep your workouts interesting and challenging, so you’re more likely to stay consistent.
Who Should Try Bands and Chains?
Everyone! Whether you’re learning to squat, working on your bench press, or prepping for a powerlifting meet, bands and chains can help. At Matheny Muscle, we use them to improve strength, control, and consistency.
Want to give them a shot? Come train with us and see how they can level up your lifts.
