Whats everyone’s view on standing ab work, and using chains on accessory work IE chains on good mornings, stiff legged dead lifts, and tri work?
Brian Carroll deleted answer July 28, 2017
Just like many cases, the answer is – it depends. Lets go one, by one.
Standing abs work – personally, I do not perform any trunk flexion in my midsection training. The risk:reward ratio simply isn’t there for me. That doesn’t mean that we do not do standing ab work. Weighted carries, weighted unilateral holds, pallof presses, overhead holds, landmine work are all fantastic tools to train the midsection as well as reinforce ground contact in a standing position.
Chains – great tools to train the top end range of motion and to reinforce acceleration and improve rate of force development. The have their place, but it would depend on the needs of the individual. Personally, I like using chains on bench, but don’t get much out of it on the squat and deadlift. Chains on triceps are also a favourite of mine, because they help reduce the strain on my elbow joint.
