Why is it good to squat with chains?

From time to time, we will publish an article or insight from Dr. Aaron Horschig that focuses on training tips. And one such tip is what we'll be talking about today. I'm sure you've met someone who has performed a squat with chains. You may have asked yourself: "I wonder why he does that? What's it good for?" The answer is provided by Dr. Aaron Horschig, who specializes in strength and conditioning training for all types of athletes.

Dr. Aaron Horschig:

"In a regular squat, the bottom of the movement is the hardest part and the exercise gets progressively easier as you move up. That's why you can do a ton more on the quarter squat than on the deep squat. The chains will lighten the weakest part of the exercise and load the strongest part. This helps you with acceleration and position-specific strength - this concept is called resistance accumulation."

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Do you use chains when squatting?Let me know your experience below in the comments! . When you perform a regular squat, the hardest part of the lift is the bottom, and the lift gets easier at the top. This is why you can quarter squat a ton more than you can full depth squat. Chains unload the weakest part of the lift and add weight to the strongest part to help you improve acceleration and position specific strength – a concept called accommodating resistance. . Shout out to @max_lang_weightlifting for being today’s athlete model!

Příspěvek sdílený Squat University (@squat_university), Srp 30, 2020 v 4:06 PDT

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