Accommodating Resistance
Using bands or chains to match resistance to the strength curve.
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Accommodating resistance uses bands or chains to increase resistance where you are strongest (typically lockout) and decrease it where you are weakest (bottom position). This more closely matches your strength curve, allowing maximum tension throughout the entire range of motion. Popular in powerlifting for developing speed and strength through sticking points.
Examples
- Bench press with chains
- Banded squats
- Reverse bands for overload at lockout
Compound exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Clean Deadlift
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Clean Pull
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Clean Shrug
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Clean and Jerk
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Clean and Press
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Clean from Blocks
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Clock Push-Up
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Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
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Common questions
What is Accommodating Resistance?
Using bands or chains to match resistance to the strength curve. Accommodating resistance uses bands or chains to increase resistance where you are strongest (typically lockout) and decrease it where you are weakest (bottom position).
What exercises train the Accommodating Resistance?
Good options include Clean Deadlift, Clean Pull, Clean Shrug, Clean and Jerk, Clean and Press. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Accommodating Resistance?
Bench press with chains; Banded squats; Reverse bands for overload at lockout.
Put it into practice
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