Chain Squat Program! How I Squatted 805lbs Raw!

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Chain squats is a program I used during my last serious phase of professional powerlifting. It helped me squat an easy 805lbs raw at 220lbs. Several of my Mash Mafia Online and on site Powerlifters and Weightlifters are about to try it. You will need two logging chains or Spud Straps that will hang down from a power rack or mono lift.

We will be using the chains like a box in that we will squat down until the bar rests in the chains. Then we will explode up. You will learn to unload and then reload the hips to begin the ascent. The biggest advantage to the chains is less impact on the spine. Sitting onto a box no matter how you spin it, is rough on the spine.

The first thing that you need to do is mark the chains with colored tape marking where the chains or straps are secured for you to perform a squat at 4″ and 2″ above parallel. We are using the chains like boards in the bench press. Simply put, we are preparing the CNS for heavier weight. Most squat battles are won the second we pick the weight up. If it feels light, then we crush it. If it feels heavy, then we get crushed. The second benefit is the post activation propitiation that occurs. You will be able to go much heavier in the above parallel squats, so basically you load your muscles for super heavy weight. Then you drop back to your full depth weight, and your body crushes the lighter weight. I guess the fancy word is Post Activation Potentiation, but you get the picture.

Here’s the workout:

Always warm up with full depth, ex. 35%/5,45%/3,55%/3,65%/2,75%/2, 85%/1, and start chains.

Week 1 max 3 4″ above parallel, then 85%/3×3 full depth
Week 2 Max 3 4″ above parallel, then 88%/3×3 full depth
Week 3 max 1 4″ above parallel, then 90%/2×2 full depth
Week 4 max 1 4″ above parallel, then 93%/1rep x 3 sets full depth
Week 5 Deload paused squats 3RM, then -10%/3 full depth
Week 6 max 3 2″ above, then 88%/3×3 full depth
Week 7 max 3 2″ above, then 90%/2×2 full depth
Week 8 Max 1 2″ above, then 93%/2 full depth
Week 9 max 1 2″ above, then 95%/1 full depth
Week 10 Deload paused squats 1RM, then -15%/3
Week 11 Max 1 4″ above, then 90%/1, 95%/1, then max full depth
Week 12 work up to 105% of full max to 4″ above, then 90%/1, 95%/1, then max full depth

I would do this on a max effort kind of day. I would still back squat on another day with a volume focus, and then Front squat on another. It would look something like this:

Monday Back Squat Volume

Wednesday Front Squat Volume

Friday Max Effort Chain Squat Routine

This plan is guaranteed to increase your numbers. This routine works well for Powerlifters and Weightlifters alike. Look we are looking to add more Weightlifters and Powerlifters to the Mash Mafia Online Team, go to www.MashElite.com/join-the-online-team/ for more information.

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27 thoughts on “Chain Squat Program! How I Squatted 805lbs Raw!”

  1. What does your volume workout for back squat and front squat look like? What do you do on Tues, Thurs, Sat during this phase of training? Upper body? Snatch and Clean? Thanks. Love your site. First saw you on Barbell Shrugged. Best show ever!

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  12. Thanks for the post, and I also want to add some benefits of squats exercise:

    1. Burn fat
    Building muscles is one of the best ways to reduce the fat.

    Because if you have more muscles, your will need to burn more energy a day.

    And squat with a resistance band can help build muscles quickly as it aids in an increase in your metabolism.

    So, as a return, it can link to calorie burning.

    2. Strengthen your legs
    When you are performing the squats, it will tone your legs so that it will increase your legs muscles.

    It means that you will be running faster and easier due to the strong leg muscles.

    3. Improve your balance
    Properly squat requires your body to be stabilized in a position that can increase your flexibility and coordination.

    4. May help reduce injuries
    Squats strengthen your stabilizer muscles and tendons, which can lead to a steadier body during the workout or working.

    Hence, the flexible body can prevent you against the injuries at some point.

    5. Lifts your butt
    Squats strengthen your glutes that can result in tight butt. Besides, it can also help to lift the butt by the extra squeeze on your glutes.

    6. Strengthen your knees
    The squats will strengthen not only your legs but also your knees. It helps to tone your joints.

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