Have you ever seen someone using bands or chains during a lift and wondered why, and what the purpose is? Most of us are familiar with a constant weight on the bar, but chains and bands are a method called Variable Resistance Training. Meaning the weight varies throughout the lift.

Check out this latest episode for how chains and bands differ from a constant load, and from each other, and how they can improve your strength and power. Both bands and chains are very versatile tools most should consider in their program.