If you’ve ever braved your way into the powerlifting section of the gym, chances are you may have seen some heavy, thick chains sitting amongst the dust, chalk, and other debris. You may have wondered why these chains were there. Perhaps they serve some purpose in pulling vehicles or some other exotic purpose – but surely they have no place in standard bodybuilding routines, right? Think again! Chains can provide an ascending or descending level of resistance on any exercise. They are used to help you overcome sticking points on movements by adding weight at those critical times. When you take the chains off and complete the exercise, you’ll notice some new growth

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