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Originally Posted by DavenportESQ
Just make sure you don't use those bands for too long. They say that they can be devestating if you overtrain with them. I've heard you work bands/chains for 2 weeks on 4 weeks off. What say you?
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I have heard such also. But look at the westside guys they incorporate chains and/or band work at least once per week, sometimes twice. Not considering all the crazy reverse **** they do also.
Depending on what type of program I use them on and off. I also have some new bands coming, I plan on using they after my main lifting.
so after reaching my % reps for bench. Im going to drop the weight to 60% or so and add some bands and crank out some work. Going to give this a whirl and see how it goes.
I know a few guys that do something like this.
For instance-
band work week #1 and #3
deload week #4
retest max #5
something like that
I guess the main thing to think here, is use chains/bands as a tool not a make you strong overnight fix. Still going to have to lift some heavy ass weight raw to get strong. Nothing compares to having the weight in your hands.