Combining Elastic Tension With Free Weight Resistance Training

Anderson, Corey E.; Sforzo, Gary A.; Sigg, John A.

doi:10.1249/00005768-200505001-00961

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“…However, the typical training recommendations are for bands and chains to provide 10 to 20+% 1RM (or more for experienced lifters) (10,27,28). Studies in which the resistance was of the magnitude of .10% 1RM, such as those reported earlier (1,19,26,28) and this study, have found significant changes in power, force, or velocity.…”

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Effect of Kinetically Altering a Repetition via the Use of Chain Resistance on Velocity During the Bench Press

Baker

Newton

2009

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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It is theorized that the force and velocity profile of a repetition performed during a standard barbell exercise may be altered by substituting suspended chains for some portion of the total resistance. The purpose of this study was to document the alterations in lifting velocity that occur when the bench press exercise is performed as standard (BP) or with the substitution of resistance via chains draped over the barbell (BP+CH). Thirteen professional rugby league players participated in this study as part of their usual training program. Each subject performed 2 sets of 3 repetitions under the following conditions: The BP+CH condition, where the barbell resistance of 60% 1RM (repetition maximum) was supplemented by 17.5-kg in chains draped over the barbell (total resistance was about 75% 1RM), and the BP condition, where the total resistance was the same but was constituted in the form of standard barbell weights. The BP+CH condition resulted in increases in mean and peak concentric lifting velocities of around 10% in both sets as compared to both BP sets. Eccentric peak velocities were more varied in response, but generally the addition of chain resistance could be said to allow for increased velocities. The result may be partially explained by the eccentric unloading that occurs as the chain links furl upon the floor in the latter stages of the eccentric range. This eccentric unloading precipitates a more rapid stretch-shorten cycle (SSC) transition and possibly a within-repetition postactivation potentiation (PAP) that allows the subject to utilize faster lifting velocities in the initial concentric portion, which flow through to the remainder of the concentric phase. Therefore the use of chains appears warranted when athletes need to lift heavy resistances explosively.

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Effect of Kinetically Altering a Repetition via the Use of Chain Resistance on Velocity During the Bench Press

Baker

Newton

2009

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…Whilst there is extensive anecdotal support for the use of both elastic bands (35) and chains (3), the majority of research thus far has addressed elastic resistance (1,9,10,16,27,35). Generally, the results have established that combining elastic and isoinertial resistance augments force, velocity and power in traditional lifts (27,35).…”

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Contemporary Training Practices in Elite British Powerlifters: Survey Results From an International Competition

Swinton

Lloyd

Agouris

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…Studies that have not found a difference in one or more of these variables (10,14,18) used a relatively small percentage (5-20%) of the load contributed by bands or chains, whereas differences have been shown to be evident using larger percentages (2,33,38). Acute and chronic training effects on force and power are yet to be determined using chains as the entire load.…”

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Comparison of Chain- and Plate-Loaded Bench Press Training on Strength, Joint Pain, and Muscle Soreness in Division II Baseball Players

McCurdy

Langford

Ernest

et al. 2009

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of chain- (CBP) and plate-loaded (PBP) bench press training on measures of strength, shoulder pain, and muscle soreness in Division II baseball players. Twenty-eight subjects with previous resistance training experience (4.8 +/- 2.7 years) completed the study while participating in off-season baseball practice. All subjects completed a one-repetition maximum pre- and posttest on the CBP and PBP and reported shoulder pain and muscle soreness on 15 occasions during training. Two treatment groups, CBP and PBP, trained 2 d.wk for 9 weeks during the off-season with a linear periodization strength training program. The CBP group used chains attached to the bar as the entire load, and the PBP group used only traditional plate-loaded resistance. The chains provided a variable resistance, with a reduction in load during the descent as the weight collected on the floor and with the load increasing during ascent as the weight was lifted from the floor. Statistically significant increases were found in strength scores after training for the CBP test (p < 0.001) and the PBP test (p < 0.001). Both groups were able to improve strength on the CBP and PBP, but no significant differences were found in strength gains between the groups on the CBP and PBP tests. Although levels of pain and soreness were not significantly different, a threefold difference was found for perceived levels of shoulder pain (mean totals of 2.15 vs. 6.14), whereas reported soreness was similar (9.38 vs. 10.57) for the CBP and PBP group, respectively. The data indicate that training with chain- and plate-loaded resistance produce similar short-term strength improvement on the chain- and plate-loaded bench press. Baseball players may benefit from CBP training with improved free-weight strength while minimizing shoulder stress.

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Combining Elastic Tension With Free Weight Resistance Training

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Effect of Kinetically Altering a Repetition via the Use of Chain Resistance on Velocity During the Bench Press

Effect of Kinetically Altering a Repetition via the Use of Chain Resistance on Velocity During the Bench Press

Contemporary Training Practices in Elite British Powerlifters: Survey Results From an International Competition

Comparison of Chain- and Plate-Loaded Bench Press Training on Strength, Joint Pain, and Muscle Soreness in Division II Baseball Players

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