Squats with bands - Strength I template

[SVRao]

I am about to start the Strength I template and I'd like to squat with bands (chains seem too complicated).

I have a really dumb question....It's really dumb...

If I want to add 40 lbs of band resistance to my squat - is that two bands (one on each side of the barbell) giving 20 lbs of resistance each or is it two bands giving 40 lbs of resistance each? I think it's the latter, but for some reason I keep confusing myself.

Thanks for any guidance and for all the great programs!

Sunil

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

It depends what bands you're using and how far they are stretched, but if the bands are giving 20lbs of resistance on each side that'd be 40lbs total of resistance.

[SVRao]

Thanks!

Sunil