POWER LIFTING CHAINS - HOW TO ATTACH

[@carps_gym]

The people want videos like this. Harkens back to the Cambell Fitness days.

[@BasementBrandon]

You mean super niche topics only 5 people care about?! 🤡

[@carps_gym]

@@BasementBrandon nah your back to regular chains ⛓️ no shrouds

[@Invictus13666]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but Brandon talking chains excites me ⛓⛓

[@BasementBrandon]

We in it now!

[@jessescott-hinkle6445]

Totally agree😊 I’ve tried several options and the Spud strap is the easiest to use. The only thing I do differently is that I put the strap just inside the collars on the actual bar. This probably only works on narrower racks like REP, but this way I don’t have to unload the chains to add weight plates to the bar. Great video👍👍👍

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah I would worry I'd be on the rack, but makes sense!

[@jessescott-hinkle6445]

@@BasementBrandon Totally. I squat outside of a 47 inch Rep rack with spotter arms, so no worries about hitting the rack. Definitely wouldn’t want to hit the lower crossmembers with the chains!!

[@mjr2471]

Hey Brandon - great video! I had asked you for this before and you delivered! Thank you for giving the people what they want! Do you use bands much these days? I’d love to see a similar video and how you like to set those up

[@BasementBrandon]

Not as often, harder to measure band tension so I tend to avoid it lol.

[@oliverallen5324]

Spud makes the best stuff. He's still training!

[@BasementBrandon]

Hope to do the same when I'm his age!

[@bendalebarbell2612]

I have the Spud Inc looper straps and love them for all the reasons you mentioned. The main reason I bought them is because Rogue Canada sells them, so they were the cheapest, best option for me.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!!

[@scooobyj8714]

Didn’t realize there were so many options for hanging chains! Great vid

[@BasementBrandon]

This is america, where no solution is simple. 🤪

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Great info! I have yet to train with chains and thanks to you, I'll be efficient when I do.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's a really fun variation, plus looks cool 😅

[@JW-ws4op]

I wonder if climbing daisy chains would work as well. They look pretty similar to the Spud inc straps.

[@BasementBrandon]

Wouldn't be surprised!

[@ront2457]

😵‍💫...I old and weak and to go through this process wouldn't work for me...But then again I don't compete. Always enjoy the content

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm right there with ya!

[@GymNeedham]

I have been looking at the henny straps lately, and those straps from spud Inc look just like them. As always, thanks for sharing.

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure thing dude!

[@Garage_gym48]

Comprehensive! I just tie together some figure 8 lifting straps and connect it to some monster d shackles I had hanging around and feed the bolt through the chains 😅

[@BasementBrandon]

Simple enough!

[@mandonga1200]

Hey Brandon, while watching the video I couldn't stop looking at that white weight tree that wou had at the brackground. What brand is it? Thanks alot!

[@BasementBrandon]

It's a techno gym tree. It has a ridiculous MSRP of like $4,000 but I found one used for $250 lol.

[@carlgibson7850]

I've used the EliteFTS EZ Loaders for a long time and have never had an issue with them sliding off. Do you mean during sets or progressively over the course of a squat session?

[@Tony-plkpc]

He clearly doesn’t know how to use it, the EZ straps should be put either first or after the last plate then the collars

[@carlgibson7850]

​@pontus.andersson I must have overlooked that part, thanks.

[@BasementBrandon]

I mention that's what youre supposed to do in the video 🤪

[@tbone3291]

Prime Fitness has quick connect collars. Work well with chains.

[@BasementBrandon]

I like those but would still need to use/adjust leader chains.

[@FLEXjs]

I actually fund some chain collars on Amazon. They have a thumb screw to lock them in place on the bar. I use them with the leader chain and I put painters tape on the chain where I need to connect it.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@mfa-FH]

I used a pair of hammock strap. Its cheap, get the job done. No metal to metal contact, have few option mounting point

[@BasementBrandon]

Smart!

[@Powerlifter2409]

I use a similar product from Sorinex --> Sorinex Daisy Chains. They are currently around $33 for a pair and pretty versatile (also won't mess up your bar).

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice, haven't seen those before. Thanks for the heads up.

[@MrPanthers23]

Loved this video. How has chains helped your training vs typical overload with adding more weight on the bar? It does look very cool

[@BasementBrandon]

For me I feel like it keeps me more stable and helps with my movement patterns (anecdotal). Not sure if it actually is making me stronger, but it's a fun exercise and I enjoy it, so that's enough for me.

[@3r123]

Great video! Do you know if the rogue chain hanger fits the pr5000?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have not tested, but it should.

[@3r123]

thanks! never sure with the conversions@@BasementBrandon

[@homegymzack]

Any chance you could do a short video on using the Heavy Hangers with bands? I recently got them and I'm still trying to find the best way to attach bands. I also have a Rogue rack, so I'm running into the issue of not being able to face them inwards as they were intended. Thanks!!

[@BasementBrandon]

I can try. I imagine if you're able to use a bar with thicker collars, or create a fake collar by adding small change plates on first that it may help.

[@Patient_Zero01]

I had the spud straps but the stitchiny wore out after a year. I stick to the leader chain and have it next to the collars with plates on the outside.

[@BasementBrandon]

Did you see if they'd replace them under warranty?

[@Supermaneuverable_Sukhoi_Su-35]

Man those hansu chrome plates look so good, i wish they sold them separately, cuz i dont need 459 kilos (i aint that strong)

[@BasementBrandon]

Spoiler alert, me either!

[@ironsubculture9499]

Keep doing your great work. Much appreciated!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@ECUpunk]

Did you ever consider the Proloc 2 collars?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have not.

[@richarddawson203]

Love this!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@idgtswmni]

If you get a 6-pack of 1x12" soft loop tie down straps, you can accomplish the same thing for $7... 3 looped together per side.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

why not use a regular metallic clip collar with a carabiner ?

[@BasementBrandon]

I don't see how that would be a better option.

[@JoeK0322]

I’d buy the elite FTS straps from you if you don’t use them anymore.

[@BasementBrandon]

Gave them away!

[@brianhopkins5251]

ohhhhhh first

[@BasementBrandon]

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