First ever use of safety squat bar as well as chains

I've never used a safety squat bar, nor have I ever lifted with chains, so today I broke precedent and incorporated both, together.  It took a little getting used to...

Even with the pads, the SSB digs into your shoulder's far differently than a normal squat.  It also requires far more supporting muscles in the back and abs as it feels more like a front squat.  It was hard, but I liked it.

The chains add a cool element as they allow you to really focus on explosion and speed.  I'll be working those into future bench workouts, too.

Here is a quick video of a few sets, including my top set of 510 lbs:

And here is today's lift:

6/23/2015
				Weight	Reps
Warm-ups and stretch
Safety bar squat				160	10
	90 lbs chains			160	10
				270	6
				270	6
				320	4
				370	3
				420	2
				470	2
				510	1
				320	12
				270	15
Hammer curls				35	24
				45	24
				55	24
Thinker curls superset				25	60
Calf raise superset with curls				270	40
Rolling thunder				120	60
Reverse Hyper				200	30
Stretch and cool-down