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    • Jenae O’Neil
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      June 28, 2019 at 5:13 am
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      #16560

      So I’m noticing chain usage throughout the powerlifting programs. The issue I have is none of the gyms in my area have chains so I need to make my own. I was curious what the weight of the chains should be? One website mentioned 6 ft. Lengths of 5/8” chain that weigh about 10kg. Is there some kind of standard weight?

    • Candace Puopolo
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      June 28, 2019 at 12:39 pm
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      #16568

      The ones we use are roughly 20 lbs and 5 ft. in length. You will need 2 of those, most of the program calls for 1 chain each side. You will need small leader chains to loop each chain and to secure it to the bar. This video show exactly how to set it up.
      Hope this helps. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

      How to Set Up Chains for Powerlifting-Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift

    • Brian Cuzzi
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      June 29, 2019 at 8:30 am
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      #16573

      I got mine off rogue for a little more than a hundred dollars shipped. That’s is the 5/8 chain the leader chain and carabineer. Elitefts has the same ones but is slightly more expensive

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