I just bought my first set of chains (been using bands for a while). How do you guys lug them around the gym. I have 4 runs of 5/8’s plus one set of 3/8’s guide chains. My friend has a good Army bag that he uses so I’m going to check out our Army and Navy store. Any other suggestions?
My lifting partner used to carry his in a navy duffel bag. I suggest finding a way to leave them at the gym if you can, hauling them around too much becomes a major pain in the ass. My old gym owner let us throw them in a closet. I doubt anyone else would have known what the hell to do with them.
[quote]Donut62 wrote:
My lifting partner used to carry his in a navy duffel bag. I suggest finding a way to leave them at the gym if you can, hauling them around too much becomes a major pain in the ass. My old gym owner let us throw them in a closet. I doubt anyone else would have known what the hell to do with them.[/quote]
That’s not an option. I go to a fancy schmancy NYSC. The do have lockers for rent but they’re barely big enough to hold my sneakers. I’ll look into it though. I think cost wise it’s not viable $15 a month or so.
Just checked the locker fee $140 for a year or $80 for 6 months. That’s not gonna happen.
when i used to train at a gym i just kept the chains in the back of my truck in a milk crate and just carried them in when i needed them. other than that maybe just try a rolling duffel bag or suitcase
One of the guys at my gym has what looks like a large leather bowling ball bag for his chains. However, there’s another guy that just loops them around his neck like he’s Rampage Jackson with overcompensation issues.
[quote]taylorsj wrote:
However, there’s another guy that just loops them around his neck like he’s Rampage Jackson with overcompensation issues.[/quote]
brilliant. im going to walk into the office like that tomorrow
That would take casual day to a whole new level.
I’m gonna strap them over my chest and back and run into the gym speaking gibberish. That shouldn’t cause too much of a scene!
I got the chains this morning. Damn they’re all oily. Time to polish them bitches up tonight!
How 'bout a milkcrate, a 3/4 inch plywood bottom to hold 4 casters?
We do that for a rollable seat (milkcrate upside-down though) for working on cars.
You can just wheel it in and out.
[quote]taylorsj wrote:
However, there’s another guy that just loops them around his neck like he’s Rampage Jackson with overcompensation issues.[/quote]
I actually found that this is the easiest way to carry them. The weight is evenly distributed, but you look like an idiot 
I used an old DJ bag that I have. Both sets and the guide chains fit perfectly. So, I guess I’ll be practicing 100lb farms walks in the parking lot from my car to the powerrack!
[quote]PublickStews wrote:
taylorsj wrote:
However, there’s another guy that just loops them around his neck like he’s Rampage Jackson with overcompensation issues.
I actually found that this is the easiest way to carry them. The weight is evenly distributed, but you look like an idiot :([/quote]
I carried them in a bag yesterday, disaster. Today…I draped them over my shoulders. The ABSOLUTE easiest way to carry them. I don’t care how I look, that’s how I’m doing it from now on.
Floor presses with chains are now at the top of my list as favorite movements!!!
[quote]PGA wrote:
PublickStews wrote:
taylorsj wrote:
However, there’s another guy that just loops them around his neck like he’s Rampage Jackson with overcompensation issues.
I actually found that this is the easiest way to carry them. The weight is evenly distributed, but you look like an idiot
I carried them in a bag yesterday, disaster. Today…I draped them over my shoulders. The ABSOLUTE easiest way to carry them. I don’t care how I look, that’s how I’m doing it from now on.
Floor presses with chains are now at the top of my list as favorite movements!!![/quote]
Chains are great. Bands really kill my shoulders on pressing movements, since I’m not powerlifting I always find chains the best way to accomodate resistance. Plus, nothing is more bad ass than the ‘clank clank’ sound they make. It’s very primal.