{"title":"Bands and Chains","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"5kg-chains-ketten","title":"Chains - 2 X 5KG","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for refining resistance training. Each chain weighs 5 kg, so the pair adds 10 kg of variable load to your bar, and the chrome finish holds up to repeat drops without rusting or chewing into your sleeves. The mechanic is simple: at the bottom of a squat, most of the chain coils on the floor and disappears from the load. As you stand up, links lift one by one and the bar gets heavier exactly where your leverage gets better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVariable Load That Matches Your Strength Curve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard barbell loading gets harder in the bottom positions. A squat is heaviest in the hole, a bench press is hardest off the chest, a deadlift is toughest off the floor. Add these lifting chains and the equation flips. Resistance climbs as the bar travels up, lockout demands the full top-end load, and the strongest range of your lift finally feels worked. Total tension stays roughly constant from start to finish. That is what most lifters mean by accommodating resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the bench, that pays off in tricep and lockout strength. On the squat, it builds drive out of the hole through the sticking point. Deadlifts, dips, presses, lunges, sled drags, the same logic applies. Carry one over the shoulder for Strongman walks, drape a pair across the traps for weighted dips, hook them to a sled for variable conditioning. The chrome plating is rated for repeat floor contact, which matters more than people expect, since chains spend most of their lives getting dropped, dragged and stacked. Pairs well with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naordlykk.com\/collections\/powerlifting-bars\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epowerlifting barbell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: chrome plated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg per chain \/ 10 kg per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 1.5 m per chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink dimensions: 6 cm x 4 cm x 1.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve fitting: Olympic 50 mm (approx. 51 mm inner diameter on the end collar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: 2 chains with end collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as: Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does accommodating resistance actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt evens out the load through the full range of motion. Free weights are easier at the top, chains add weight as the bar rises, and the two cancel out so the bar feels roughly equally heavy from bottom to lockout. The result is more time under real tension in the strongest part of the lift, which translates to better top-end strength and a stronger sticking point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much weight do these chains add to the bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 kg per chain, 10 kg for the pair when both are fully suspended. At the bottom of a squat or bench, most of the chain rests on the floor and effectively unloads from the bar. At lockout the full 10 kg hangs free. The transition is gradual, which is what produces the variable load curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use chains for bench press and squats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth lifts have a strong range and a weak range. The strong range is normally undertrained because the weight you can move out of the bottom is the limiting factor. Chains let you load the top of the movement without stalling at the bottom, so you train lockout strength and bar speed without compromising the part of the lift where you are already weakest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they fit any Olympic barbell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese barbell chains fit the Olympic 50 mm sleeve standard, with about 51 mm of internal clearance on the end collars. That covers any standard Olympic bar including powerlifting bars, weightlifting bars and EZ curl bars with Olympic sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strength Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40345795395764,"sku":"CHAINS-5","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6113\/1956\/products\/chains_small_shop_1.jpg?v=1640611629"},{"product_id":"olympic-chain-collar-halterung-fuer-ketten","title":"Olympic Chain Collar - 1 Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eOlympic chain collars built to attach chains, bands and accessories to a standard 50 mm bar sleeve. Each collar clamps to the sleeve with a screw clamp, and the secured bolt doubles as the closed eyelet where the load hangs. No moving parts, no rattle, nothing that can come loose. The 4 kg pair is the connecting link that turns a plain powerlifting bar into a Westside-style setup in under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChains and Bands: One Attachment for Both\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary use is hanging chains for accommodating resistance training. If your chains do not ship with their own end collars, often the case with DIY or budget chain sets, these collars form the connection between chain and Olympic sleeve. Chain through the screw eyelet, bar loaded as usual, chain rides off the sleeve through the lift. Strength Shop's chain pairs come with built-in end collars, so for those this attachment is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond chains, the same barbell attachment accepts resistance bands for secure banded bench, banded squat and good morning work. Pairs well with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naordlykk.com\/collections\/powerlifting-bars\"\u003epowerlifting barbell\u003c\/a\u003e and the chain or band kit you already use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: chrome plated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2 kg per collar \/ 4 kg per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSleeve fitting: Olympic 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttachment type: screw clamp with secured bolt as closed eyelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes: 2 collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as: Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need these for Strength Shop chains?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 5 kg and 20 kg chain pairs in the shop come with their own built-in end collars that attach directly to the Olympic sleeve. These chain collars are for chains without end collars or for upgrading other setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the collar weight count as added bar load?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pair adds 4 kg to the total bar weight (2 kg per collar). Worth noting on very heavy attempts where every kilogram is tracked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they fit any Olympic barbell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screw clamp is sized for the Olympic 50 mm standard sleeve. Standard powerlifting and weightlifting bars fit. The screw mechanism also holds firm on bars where the sleeve measures slightly under 50 mm due to wear or production tolerance, similar to how screw plate collars work on older bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Strength Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40345795494068,"sku":"CHAIN-COLLARS","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6113\/1956\/products\/chains_collar_shop_1.jpg?v=1640614868"},{"product_id":"20kg-chains-ketten","title":"Chains - 2 X 20KG","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy lifting chains for top-end work. Each chain weighs 20 kg, the pair brings 40 kg of variable load to the bar, and the 14 cm chrome links are sized for repeated drops from heavy squats and bench presses. Once the bar moves off the chest or out of the hole, the chain lifts off the floor and the top of the lift gets a lot heavier. By lockout, the full 40 kg hangs free. This is the load level Westside-style lifters use to overload the hardest part of a heavy bench or squat, not a starter set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy Top-End Load for Bench, Squat and Deadlift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003ePowerlifters add chains for a good reason: the lockout strength bottleneck. A bench press at 160 kg might fail at the top because the triceps cannot finish what the chest started. A squat at 200 kg might stall just above parallel, where most lifters lose bar speed and miss the rep. Add 40 kg of chain weight that only kicks in during the lockout phase, and the strongest range gets the overload it needs. Total bar tension stays near-constant through the rep, the bottom feels normal, the top feels heavier than the plates suggest. That is accommodating resistance done at a meaningful load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eOn heavy bench, this builds tricep lockout and bar speed off the chest under expanding load. On heavy squat, drive out of the hole gets sharper because the curve demands acceleration. Deadlift lockouts, dips with serious chain weight on the traps, push press for shoulders, sled drags for conditioning that respects strength curves. Carry one chain over the shoulder for Strongman \/ Strongwomen, drape across the traps for chain-loaded dips. Pair with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naordlykk.com\/collections\/powerlifting-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epowerlifting barbell\u003c\/a\u003e and you have the Westside accessory toolkit in two pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: chrome plated steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 20 kg per chain \/ 40 kg per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength: 1.5 m per chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLink dimensions: 14 cm x 8.5 cm x 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSleeve fitting: Olympic 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes: 2 chains with end collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as: Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eAt what lifting level do these heavy chains make sense?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouie Simmons of Westside Barbell recommended roughly 10% of your top squat weight as chain load (5-8% for bench). A 40 kg chain pair therefore matches advanced lifters: squatters in the 350-400 kg range, or geared benchers at very high weights. If your top sets are below that level, the 5 kg pair is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWill my barbell handle the extra 40 kg from the chains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chains hang off the sleeves like any plate, so they add to total bar load not bar stress. A standard powerlifting barbell rated for competition loads handles this without issue. Cheaper or older bars with weak sleeves may protest, but a competition-grade bar shrugs at 40 kg of chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eDo these barbell chains fit any Olympic barbell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end collars are sized for the Olympic 50 mm sleeve standard, same as our 5 kg chains. That covers powerlifting bars, weightlifting bars and EZ curl bars with Olympic sleeves. The chain itself is bigger and heavier, but the attachment is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Strength Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40345795887284,"sku":"CHAINS-20","price":219.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6113\/1956\/products\/chains_big_shop_1_1958ae3c-524a-4ac5-80de-dda8fb4bb6a9.jpg?v=1640611596"},{"product_id":"floss-50-mm-x-2-m","title":"Floss - 50MM X 2M","description":"Ideal for assisting in mobility and relieving\/helping tendinitis. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMore and more frequently seen being used, it is wrapped tightly round a muscle group or joint, and whilst stretching or performing certain exercises\/lifts, it is designed to improve mobility and strength in the wrapped area. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e50 mm x 2 m\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAverage thickness: 1.67 mm \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eColour: black\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Strength Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40345799196852,"sku":"FLOSS-BAND","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6113\/1956\/products\/floss_new_2_ready.jpg?v=1628546116"},{"product_id":"hip-rotation-band-14-inch-heavy","title":"Heavy Hip Rotation Band - 35.5CM - Yellow\/Black","description":"Heavy Strength Shop Hip Rotation Band - 35.5 cm \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur newest Hip Band, made of stiffer material than our standard model to provide more resistance. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUsed to warm-up \u0026amp; activate hip\/glute muscles. Wear round your knees and squat or walk to get your hips opened up for training! Great to train yourself to keep your knees out for Squat \/ Sumo Deadlift. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Heavy Strength Shop Hip Rotation Band - 35.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"video_product_page\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ouxx6FRvm4\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Strength Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40345812402356,"sku":"HIP-ROTAT-14-INCH-STIFF","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6113\/1956\/products\/SKUHIP-ROTAT-14-INCH-STIFFhip_rotation_fest_2.jpg?v=1642760190"},{"product_id":"glute-mini-bands-set-of-5","title":"Glute Gymnastic Mini Bands - Set of 5 Incl. Bag","description":"Resistance bands are suitable for anyone at any fitness level. These wider bands are designed to use in strength, muscle building, stretching and warm up work, and are more comfortable to use than normal strength bands.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTry out glute bridges, abductor work, plank kickbacks, hip raises and numerous upper body exercises with this set of increasingly strong resistance bands!\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe set comes with a drawstring bag to store the bands in.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Colours vary from those shown.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe set includes:\n\u003cbr\u003e1 x Yellow Extra Light Band\n\u003cbr\u003e1 x Red Light Band\n\u003cbr\u003e1 x Black Medium Band\n\u003cbr\u003e1 x Blue Heavy Band\n\u003cbr\u003e1 x Green Extra Heavy Band\n\u003cbr\u003e1 x Drawstring bag\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLength of the bands: 610mm overall length\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that our normal mini bands are more suitable for barbell resistance work.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGlute Mini Bands - Set of 5 incl. bag","brand":"Strength Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40345817514164,"sku":"LITE-LATEX-BANDS-PACK5","price":17.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6113\/1956\/products\/full-lite-photo_2.jpg?v=1628546374"},{"product_id":"hip-rotation-band-anti-slip-14-inch-purple","title":"Hip Rotation Band with Anti Slip Grip, Purple - 35.5CM","description":"Hip Rotation Band with Anti Slip Grip - purple - 35.5CM \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe latest version of one of our best selling warm up tools now includes an anti-slip layer on the inside. 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They go directly over the rack and under the bar, not leaving scratches or a nicked up bar. Providing triple protection\u003cstrong\u003e increases the longevity of your equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e and adds more safety to when you're training by yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMade for safety and variation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straps are made of robust fabric and connected by loops to the iron chains via carabiners. You can adjust the length between 122cm and 160cm, measured from the ground. Perform a variety of suspended exercises, not only \u003cstrong\u003esquats but also suspended good mornings, suspended push-ups or rack lockouts for bench\u003c\/strong\u003e. The catchers themselves can hold up to 500kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect your knees too! 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