07/28/2026
You often hear me reference accommodating resistance as a great way to make otherwise mundane movements more challenging.
Here I’ve added medium-weight chains to an incline bench press. While the chains total about 40 pounds, they don’t all come into play at once. As I press the bar, more of the chain lifts off the floor, gradually increasing the load.
This means I’m strongest where the weight is heaviest and mechanically weakest where the weight is lightest. The result is better force production, improved lockout strength, increased bar speed, and a novel training stimulus without changing the movement itself.
It’s a simple adjustment that can make a familiar exercise feel completely different.
