Anybody with experience with resistance bands and understanding of which of the set ups provides any better result than another? I have seen competitors in our gym either set it underneath their feet like here:
Or roll heavy dumbbells to the deadlifting platform and put a band on each side of the barbell. Like here:
Now does the resistance change further than simply being double because of the 2 bands used or is the fact that both of the bands "sides" are over the bar (2nd link). Also which resistance is optimal? I have the choice between 100 and 140 lb and can only order 1 for now. Allowing myself to mention 2 of our known powerlifters here:
@Docd187123 @Masters Power
Bands and chains are a tricky topic but bands moreso I think. You need to be careful using them more than chains as they overload the eccentric portion of a lift.
There's no significant difference between the two videos you linked. The difference how they set them up is really bc one video used a single band while the other had two. The resistance will vary with how much the band is stretched but each band has an "average" weight resistance which is what you see listed when you buy it. Neither position is more optimal than the other and you won't notice a difference using the band in the two different ways in the videos.
The band you want will depend on your strength level, which lifts you want to use them for, what type of training you want to used them for, and where you are along the learning curve with their use.
If you're a beginner or intermediate you'll probably want a lighter band than 100 or 140 pounds. It's just too much resistance. The stronger you are the heavier the band you can use.
The lift you want to use them for will also dictate which band to get. Bench press for example you might want to begin with a 65lb band or so but for the squat and deadlift a 100 or 140lb band could be fine.
The type of training you're doing also afcects the hand choice. For dynamic effort or speed work you'll want lighter bands bc you want to work in the ~50-70% range of your 1RM. For max effort work you're working with much higher percentages so you can use a heavier band.
If you've never done accommodating resistance work, regardless of all the factors above your probably want to start with lighter bands bc as i mentioned above they overload the eccentric portion which can cause some intense DOMS.
Finally, band selection can depend if you're setting them up normally or doing a reverse band setup where the hand actually helps you with the lift.
